Ireland Visa RequirementsFor Guinea-Bissau passport holders
Guinea-Bissau passport holders must apply for an Irish Short Stay C visa to enter Ireland. Ireland is outside the Schengen Area and has its own visa requirements. The Irish Embassy or VFS Global handles applications, most conveniently accessed from Dakar or Lisbon.
Guinea-Bissau passport holders require a visa to enter Ireland.
Apply through the Irish Embassy or VFS Global in the nearest country with Irish consular representation (Senegal or Portugal). The fee is 60 EUR (approximately $75 USD). Required documents include a valid Guinea-Bissau passport, 2 photos, travel insurance, accommodation proof, return flight, and 3 months of bank statements.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Guinea-Bissau to Ireland: What You Need to Know
Ireland is an EU member but not a Schengen member. Guinea-Bissau citizens require a separate Irish visa. The most practical application route is through VFS Global or the Irish Embassy in a neighboring country. Given Guinea-Bissau's Lusophone ties, Portugal's strong connections to Ireland (through the EU) make Lisbon a convenient transit city.
How to Get There
From Bissau (OXB) to Dublin (DUB) via Lisbon (LIS) on TAP Air Portugal and Aer Lingus, or via Casablanca (CMN) on Royal Air Maroc and British Airways via London (LHR). Total journey is approximately 12 to 16 hours.
Money & Banking
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted. Dublin is an expensive city. Budget 120 to 180 EUR per day. ATMs are available everywhere. Tipping 10 to 15% at restaurants is customary.
Practical Tips
Dublin Airport (DUB) has connections to Lisbon and London. Ireland is best visited from May to September. The Wild Atlantic Way, Ring of Kerry, and Dublin City are excellent destinations. Irish weather is mild but wet. English is widely spoken.