Bissau-Guinean visa for Cabo Verdean citizens
A visa is NOT required for Cabo Verdean passport holders visiting Guinea-Bissau for a short-term stay: .
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Cabo Verdean citizens to enter Guinea-Bissau for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | |
| Evisa | Guinea-Bissau e-visa for Cabo Verdean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Guinea-Bissau visa on arrival for Cabo Verdean citizens | Not Available | |
Guinea-Bissau tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Cabo Verdean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Guinea-Bissau.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Guinea-Bissau.
If you are looking for Guinea-Bissau visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Cape Verde, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Guinea-Bissau nearest your place of residence.
- Praia: The Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in Praia, Cape Verde (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 20 minutes)
Guinea-Bissau visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Guinea-Bissau diplomatic mission offices to Cape Verde for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Cape Verde traveling to Guinea-Bissau from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Cape Verde) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Guinea-Bissau & Cape Verde comparison
Guinea-Bissau's area is approximately 36,125 km2 (13,947 sq mi), while the area of Cape Verde is approximately 4,033 km2 (1,557 sq mi). This means Cape Verde is 8.96 times smaller than Guinea-Bissau.
As of October 2025, Guinea-Bissau's population is ~2.1 million people - 1,551,229 more people than the population of Cape Verde.
We have highlighted Guinea-Bissau & Cape Verde’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Guinea-Bissau | Cape Verde | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,108,590 | 557,361 | 1.6 million more people live in Guinea-Bissau than Cape Verde |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 0 | 2 | Guinea-Bissau has 2 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Cape Verde. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 23 | 36 | Guinea-Bissau passport holders visit 13 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 9 | 19 | Bissau-Guinean hosts 10 fewer foreign missions than Cape Verde. |
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Today’s Forecast
| 26.05°C | ||
| Humidity | 83% | |
| Wind | 5.66 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 14:29 PM | |
Useful Information
- Bissau to Praia: 880.20 km (546.93 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 50 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025