New Zealand Visa RequirementsFor Guinea-Bissau passport holders
Guinea-Bissau passport holders must apply for a New Zealand Visitor Visa before travel. The application is completed online through Immigration New Zealand at immigration.govt.nz. Processing typically takes 20 to 40 business days.
Guinea-Bissau passport holders require a visa to enter New Zealand.
Apply online at immigration.govt.nz for a Visitor Visa. The fee is approximately $170 USD. Submit digital copies of your passport, photos, bank statements, travel itinerary, hotel bookings, and ties to Guinea-Bissau such as employment letters. Apply at least 8 weeks before departure.
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 New Zealand: What You Need to Know
New Zealand and Guinea-Bissau have minimal bilateral ties, but New Zealand's visitor visa is open to all nationalities through an online application. The visa requires demonstrating clear travel purpose, financial capacity, and intent to return home.
How to Get There
From Bissau (OXB) to Auckland (AKL) via Dakar (DKR) and Dubai (DXB) and Singapore (SIN) on Emirates and Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. Total journey is approximately 30 to 36 hours. New Zealand is one of the most distant destinations from Guinea-Bissau.
Money & Banking
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD). Cards are widely accepted. Budget $120 to $200 NZD per day. ATMs are available in all towns. New Zealand is moderately expensive.
Practical Tips
Auckland (AKL) is the main international gateway. New Zealand is a very long-haul destination from Guinea-Bissau. Best visited December to February for New Zealand summer. Both islands offer extraordinary landscapes from fjords to volcanoes to beaches.