RwandaGuinea-Bissau: Visa required

RwandaGuinea-Bissau

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Visa required

Yes. Rwanda passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Guinea-Bissau.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance5,227 km, straight line (~6h 39m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Guinea-Bissau14 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Guinea-Bissau passport holders visiting Rwanda: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Guinea-Bissau

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Frequently asked questions

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Yes. Rwanda passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Guinea-Bissau.

How far is Guinea-Bissau from Rwanda?

About 5,227 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 39m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Guinea-Bissau?

West African CFA franc (XOF).

What is the emergency number in Guinea-Bissau?

112 / 119 / 121 / 180.

What time zone is Guinea-Bissau in?

Bissau (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Bissau?

Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), about 52 km away.

How many countries can enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa?

14 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Rwanda passport holders visit without a visa instead of Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Rwanda

Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. The largest and most notable lakes are mainly in the western and northern regions of the country, and several volcanoes that form part of the Virunga volcanic chain are primarily in the northwest. The climate is considered tropical highland, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year. Its capital and largest city is Kigali, located at the centre of the country, at 1,567 metres above sea level. Rwanda lies a few degrees south of the Equator in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Rwanda is bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. With a population of about 14 million people living within a total area of 26,338 square kilometres (10,169 sq mi), of which land accounts for about 93.7%, Rwanda is the 21st most densely populated country in the world, with an average of about 578 people per square kilometre.

CapitalKigali

RegionEastern Africa

Population14.6M

Area26,338 km²

CurrencyRwandan franc (1 USD ≈ 1477.99 RWF)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Kinyarwanda

Calling code+250

Drives on theright

TimezoneKigali (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km

Emergency number112 / 912

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,124 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.6M (2019)

Climate in Kigali

Warmest August, coolest November, driest July, sunniest May. Best time to visit: March, May, June, July, August, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Kigali, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.4°C	15.5°C	132mm	286h
February	26.5°C	15.6°C	107mm	301h
March	25.9°C	15.8°C	99mm	303h
April	24.7°C	15.9°C	165mm	277h
May	24.5°C	15.4°C	58mm	350h
June	25.1°C	15.4°C	19mm	323h
July	26.1°C	15.4°C	11mm	325h
August	27.9°C	16.1°C	19mm	337h
September	27.8°C	15.6°C	59mm	321h
October	26.1°C	15.4°C	169mm	317h
November	25.3°C	14.9°C	126mm	290h
December	25.8°C	14.7°C	101mm	331h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Rwanda is an East African country known as the land of a thousand hills. It is easily accessible from Kenya and Uganda, and is one of the safest and most organised countries on the continent. The rolling green highlands, volcanic mountains, and ancient rainforests make it a striking destination. Rwanda is best known for mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, but also offers savannah wildlife in Akagera National Park, chimpanzee tracking and canopy walks in Nyungwe National Park, and a vibrant capital in Kigali. The country is compact, well connected, and easy to travel around.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero
Nyungwe Forest

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,080,000. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.

CapitalBissau

RegionWestern Africa

Population2.2M

Area36,125 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 586.73 XOF)

LanguagesPortuguese, Upper Guinea Creole

Calling code+245

Drives on theright

TimezoneBissau (UTC+0)

Nearest airportOsvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), 52 km

Emergency number112 / 119 / 121 / 180

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,124 (2025)

Tourist arrivals52.4K (2019)

Climate in Bissau

Warmest April, coolest August, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, May, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Bissau, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	35.1°C	20.8°C	0mm	317h
February	38°C	22.4°C	0mm	316h
March	38.4°C	23.4°C	0mm	346h
April	38.3°C	24.6°C	0mm	343h
May	35.5°C	24.5°C	1mm	343h
June	33.1°C	25.5°C	123mm	266h
July	28.8°C	24.3°C	728mm	198h
August	28.8°C	24°C	456mm	226h
September	29.4°C	23.9°C	460mm	230h
October	31.9°C	24.7°C	80mm	316h
November	33.8°C	23.6°C	23mm	322h
December	34.6°C	21.9°C	0mm	324h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Guinea-Bissau is an off-the-beaten-path destination on the west coast of Africa. It is primarily an agricultural and fishing country of just over 2 million people (2023). This former Portuguese colony is one of the poorest countries in the world. Most tourists come to visit the Bijagós (Bissagos) Archipelago, said to be the most beautiful islands in Africa.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bijagos Archipelago Biosphere Reserve

Upcoming public holidays

September 24, 2026Independence Day

November 2, 2026All Souls' Day

December 24, 2026Christmas Eve

Full source list on About.