🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau passport 🇷🇺 Russia
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter Russia. 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 Russia
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 Russia
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds Required
- Travel insurance RequiredMedical insurance required to obtain visa
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Most Western countries currently advise against travel to Russia
- Registration with local authorities required within 7 working days
- Tourist visa required for most nationalities; e-Visa available for some
- Travel insurance with coverage for Russia required for visa application
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with Russia's own government before you travel:
- Russia official visa information ↗ evisa.kdmid.ru
- Russia embassies & consulates ↗ mid.ru
Keep going
About Russia
Tsars, the Bolshoi, Red Square, Lake Baikal, and the vast Trans-Siberian wilderness
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Language
- Russian
- Time zone
- MSK (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- May – September (Moscow/St. Petersburg), December – March (Siberia)
Common questions
Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa to visit Russia?
Yes — Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter Russia. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can Guinea-Bissau passport holders stay in Russia?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Russia's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Russia visa cost for Guinea-Bissau citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Russia's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Russia?
Valid for at least 6 months
Does Russia give visas to Guinea-Bissau citizens?
Yes — Russia issues visas to Guinea-Bissau citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can Guinea-Bissau citizens find official Russia visa information?
On Russia's official site: https://evisa.kdmid.ru