Iceland Visa RequirementsFor Guinea-Bissau passport holders
Guinea-Bissau passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Iceland. The Portuguese or French Embassy in Bissau handles the application. Iceland is a Schengen member but not an EU member. The visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.
Guinea-Bissau passport holders require a visa to enter Iceland.
Apply at the Portuguese Embassy or French Embassy in Bissau for a Schengen tourist visa. The fee is 80 EUR (approximately $87 USD). Submit a valid passport, 2 photos, travel insurance, hotel and flight bookings, and 3 months of bank statements. Specify Iceland as your main destination.
Iceland is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
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Guinea-Bissau to Iceland: What You Need to Know
Iceland is a Schengen member. Guinea-Bissau citizens require a C-category short-stay Schengen visa. Iceland has no consular presence in West Africa. The Portuguese or French Embassy in Bissau is the most practical application route. Iceland offers unique volcanic landscapes and the aurora borealis.
How to Get There
From Bissau (OXB) to Reykjavik (KEF) via Lisbon (LIS) on TAP Air Portugal and Icelandair, or via London (LHR) and Reykjavik on British Airways and Icelandair. Total journey is approximately 12 to 16 hours.
Money & Banking
Iceland uses the Icelandic Krona (ISK). Cards are almost universally accepted. Budget 150 to 220 EUR equivalent per day. Iceland is among the most expensive Schengen destinations. ATMs are available but rarely needed.
Practical Tips
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) connects to Lisbon and other European hubs via Icelandair. Iceland is best June to August for the midnight sun or November to February for northern lights. A rental car is essential for exploring the Ring Road. Iceland is among the most expensive Schengen destinations.