🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau passport 🇨🇦 Canada
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter Canada. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting a visa for Canada
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for Guinea-Bissau passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 9 items
- Completed visa application form
- Passport meeting the destination's validity and blank-page rules (commonly six months beyond arrival and two blank pages)
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
Steps 8 steps
- Contact the destination country's embassy or consulate in your country
- Download and fill out the visa application form
- Gather all required documents and make copies
- Book an appointment at the embassy/consulate
- Attend the appointment and submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for processing — timelines vary widely by country and season
- Collect your passport with visa or receive by mail
Before you board for Canada
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for duration of stay
- Onward or return ticket Recommended
- Proof of funds RecommendedOfficers may ask for proof of funds at border
- Travel insurance RecommendedProvincial healthcare does not cover visitors
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- eTA is NOT required if you need a visa or are a US citizen
- Maximum stay up to 6 months as visitor
- ArriveCAN app not currently required but recommended
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with Canada's own government before you travel:
- Canada official visa information ↗ canada.ca
- Canada embassies & consulates ↗ canada.ca
Keep going
About Canada
Wild nature, multicultural cities, and boundless outdoor adventure
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (C$)
- Language
- English, French
- Time zone
- Multiple (EST to PST)
- Best time to visit
- June – September (summer), December – March (skiing)
Common questions
Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa to visit Canada?
Yes — Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter Canada. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can Guinea-Bissau passport holders stay in Canada?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Canada's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Canada visa cost for Guinea-Bissau citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Canada's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Canada?
Valid for duration of stay
Does Canada give visas to Guinea-Bissau citizens?
Yes — Canada issues visas to Guinea-Bissau citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can Guinea-Bissau citizens find official Canada visa information?
On Canada's official site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html