🇮🇶 Iraq passport 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — Iraq passport holders need a visa to enter Guinea-Bissau. 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.
Individually verified against UK FCDO, France Diplomatie (20 Jul 2026) and Global Affairs Canada travel advice for Guinea-Bissau: visa required in advance on 2026-09-12. How we source this · Report an error
Getting a visa for Guinea-Bissau
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for Iraq 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
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Guinea-Bissau's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
Official sources
Always confirm with Guinea-Bissau's own government before you travel:
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About Guinea-Bissau
Africa's undiscovered archipelago — 88 islands, pristine reefs, and hippos in tidal forests
- Capital
- Bissau
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (CFA)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- GMT (UTC+0)
- Best time to visit
- November – May
Common questions
Do Iraq citizens need a visa to visit Guinea-Bissau?
Yes — Iraq passport holders need a visa to enter Guinea-Bissau. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can Iraq passport holders stay in Guinea-Bissau?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Guinea-Bissau's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Guinea-Bissau visa cost for Iraq citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Guinea-Bissau's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Guinea-Bissau?
We don't hold Guinea-Bissau's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Guinea-Bissau give visas to Iraq citizens?
Yes — Guinea-Bissau issues visas to Iraq citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can Iraq citizens find official Guinea-Bissau visa information?
On Guinea-Bissau's official site: https://www.mirex.gw/visas