Burkina Faso visa for Guinea-Bissauan citizens

Burkina Faso passport holders benefit from visa-free entry to Guinea-Bissau, simplifying travel to this vibrant West African coastal nation. This means no visa cost for standard short visits, though travelers planning extended stays or specific tourist activities can explore the three distinct tourist visa options available. A key convenience for this journey between two ECOWAS members is the shared use of the West African CFA franc (XOF), eliminating the need for currency exchange upon arrival in Bissau. Connecting the roughly 1,500-kilometer distance between Ouagadougou and Bissau typically involves a layover in regional hubs like Dakar or Abidjan, offering a glimpse of other West African capitals along the way.

Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
0+ months
Blank pages
2+
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TransitTransit Visa
5d$36valid 3mo
Apply
TouristShort Term Tourist/Business Visa (Single Entry)
90d$54valid 3mo
Apply
TouristShort Term Tourist/Business Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$90multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TouristExpress Short Term Visa
90d$171valid 3mo
Apply
BusinessLong Term Business Visa
180d$302multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong Term Visa (Conference / Studies / Training / Visit)
180d$178multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong Term Visa (Cooperation)
180d$124multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
TouristFive-Year Multiple Entry Visa
90d$140multiple-entryvalid 5y
TouristPort-of-Entry Visa (Single Entry)
90d$190valid 3mo
TouristPort-of-Entry Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$245multiple-entryvalid 3mo
OtherBurkina Faso eVisa
90dvalid 3mo
Apply

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