Japan Visa RequirementsFor Guinea-Bissau passport holders
Guinea-Bissau passport holders require a Japanese tourist visa before travel. The Japanese Embassy in Dakar (Senegal) handles applications for Guinea-Bissau citizens. Processing typically takes 5 to 7 business days.
Guinea-Bissau passport holders require a visa to enter Japan.
Apply at the Japanese Embassy in Dakar for a tourist visa. The fee is approximately $30 USD. Required documents include a valid passport, completed application form, 2 passport photos, bank statements, flight itinerary, hotel bookings, employment letter, and a cover letter explaining your purpose of visit.
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 Japan: What You Need to Know
Japan maintains strict visa requirements for most African nations including Guinea-Bissau. The Japanese Embassy in Dakar serves as the consular post for West African nations including Guinea-Bissau. Japan provides some Official Development Assistance to West African nations and maintains diplomatic ties.
How to Get There
From Bissau (OXB) to Tokyo (NRT) via Dakar (DKR) and Addis Ababa (ADD) on Ethiopian Airlines and Japan Airlines, or via Casablanca (CMN) and Paris (CDG) on Royal Air Maroc and Air France and ANA. Total journey is approximately 22 to 28 hours.
Money & Banking
Japan uses the Japanese Yen (JPY). Japan is largely cash-based outside major tourist areas. ATMs at 7-Eleven and Japan Post accept foreign cards. Budget $80 to $150 USD per day. IC transit cards are essential.
Practical Tips
Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Osaka (KIX) are the main international gateways. Japan has excellent public transit including the Shinkansen bullet train. IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) work on all public transport. Visit in spring (March to May) for cherry blossoms or autumn (October to November) for foliage.