Guinea-Bissau for citizens of Mauritania

🔑 How to enter to Guinea-Bissau from Mauritania

To enter Guinea-Bissau, Mauritanian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Guinea-Bissau, check whether your Mauritanian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Guinea-Bissau and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Mauritanian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Mauritanian passport. You are allowed to stay in Guinea-Bissau for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Mauritanian citizens to visit Guinea-Bissau with tourist visa

• Mauritanian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Guinea-Bissau. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Mauritanian citizens on the territory of Guinea-Bissau is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Mauritania must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Guinea-Bissau.

A Guinea-Bissauan tourist visa is required for Mauritanian citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Guinea-Bissau, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Guinea-Bissauan tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Guinea-Bissau tourist visa from Mauritania

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Mauritania require a visa to visit the Guinea-Bissau?

   Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Guinea-Bissau.

2. How long Mauritanian citizens are allowed to stay in Guinea-Bissau without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Guinea-Bissau for citizens of Mauritania for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Mauritanian passport holder stays in Guinea-Bissau longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Guinea-Bissau is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Guinea-Bissau is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Mauritania need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa?

   Guinea-Bissauan immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Mauritanian citizens to enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa?

   Mauritanian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Guinea-Bissau.

6. Can Mauritanian work or study during the visa-free stay in Guinea-Bissau?

   The Guinea-Bissau visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Guinea-Bissau Mauritanian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.

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