→ Ivory Coast visa for Guinea-Bissauan citizens
Citizens of Ivory Coast can enjoy visa-free travel to Guinea-Bissau, permitting stays of up to 90 days without the need for a prior application. This seamless entry, a benefit of their shared ECOWAS membership, streamlines journeys between the two nations despite the distinct linguistic landscapes shaped by Ivory Coast's French and Guinea-Bissau's Portuguese colonial histories. Practicalities are further simplified by direct flights often available from Abidjan to Bissau, and the use of the West African CFA franc in both countries. While most Ivorian visitors benefit from this visa-free arrangement, three other specific visa types are available for those planning extended stays or different purposes beyond the initial 90-day allowance.
Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
- Biometrics
- Required
Visa options
BusinessBusiness and Related Studies Visa - BRV (Multiple Entries 90 days)
90d$240multiple-entry
Apply OtherSports Competition and Training Visa - VCE (Multiple Entries 90 days)
90d$240multiple-entry
Apply BusinessE-visa for Côte d’Ivoire (Short-stay, Multiple-entry – Business)
90d$79multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherEmbassy/Consular Short-stay Visa for Côte d’Ivoire (Tourism/Visit/Business/Study/Medical)
90dvalid 3mo
WorkLong-stay Work Permit (Permis de travail – Employment over 90 days)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherResidence Permit (Carte de résident – Long-term stay)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyDependant Residence Permit (Family members of resident foreign nationals)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
StudentStudent Visa and Residence Authorisation (Études)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
BusinessShort-stay Business and Visitor Visa (Meetings/Training/Limited project work)
90dvalid 3mo
MedicalShort-stay Medical Treatment Visa
90dvalid 3mo