Italy Visa RequirementsFor Guinea-Bissau passport holders
Guinea-Bissau passport holders must apply for a Schengen visa to enter Italy. The Portuguese Embassy in Bissau or the Italian Embassy in the region handles applications. TAP Air Portugal connects Bissau to Lisbon and onwards to Rome. The visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.
Guinea-Bissau passport holders require a visa to enter Italy.
Apply at the Portuguese Embassy in Bissau or the nearest Italian Consulate for a Schengen C tourist visa. The fee is 80 EUR (approximately $87 USD). Required documents include a valid passport, 2 photos, travel insurance (30,000 EUR minimum), hotel and flight bookings, and 3 months of bank statements.
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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
Current Travel Situation
Guinea-Bissau to Italy: What You Need to Know
Italy is a Schengen and EU founding member. Guinea-Bissau citizens require a C-category short-stay Schengen visa. Italy is home to a significant Guinea-Bissau diaspora, and Portuguese is understood in some Italian communities. The Portuguese Embassy in Bissau is the most practical Schengen application route.
How to Get There
TAP Air Portugal flies from Bissau (OXB) to Lisbon (LIS) and then Rome (FCO) or Milan (MXP). This is one of the most direct connections between Guinea-Bissau and Italy. Total journey is approximately 8 to 12 hours.
Money & Banking
Italy uses the Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in cities. Cash is preferred at smaller restaurants and markets. Budget 90 to 150 EUR per day. ATMs are widely available. The Guinea-Bissau CFA franc is linked to the Euro.
Practical Tips
Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), and Venice (VCE) are Italy's main international gateways. TAP Air Portugal connects Bissau via Lisbon to Rome. Italy is best visited April to June or September to October. Book major Roman attractions (Colosseum, Vatican) well in advance.