South Korea Visa RequirementsFor Guinea-Bissau passport holders
Guinea-Bissau passport holders must apply for a South Korean tourist visa (C-3) before travel. Applications are submitted at the Korean Embassy in Dakar (Senegal) or Abidjan (Ivory Coast) as the nearest consular posts for Guinea-Bissau citizens.
Guinea-Bissau passport holders require a visa to enter South Korea.
Apply at the Korean Embassy in Dakar (Senegal) for a short-stay tourist visa (C-3). The fee is approximately $50 USD. Required documents include a completed application form, valid passport, 2 photos, bank statements, hotel bookings, return flight, and employment letter.
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 South Korea: What You Need to Know
South Korea has growing ties with Africa through the Korea-Africa Forum and KOICA development programs. The Korean Embassy in Dakar handles West African applications. Korea is an exceptional destination known for K-culture, cuisine, technology, and Buddhist heritage.
How to Get There
From Bissau (OXB) to Seoul (ICN) via Dakar (DKR) and Addis Ababa (ADD) on Ethiopian Airlines and Korean Air, or via Casablanca (CMN) and Dubai (DXB) and Seoul on Emirates and Korean Air. Total journey is approximately 22 to 28 hours.
Money & Banking
South Korea uses the Korean Won (KRW). Cards are widely accepted in Seoul. T-money card works on all transit. Budget $60 to $100 USD per day. ATMs at 7-Eleven and GS25 accept foreign cards.
Practical Tips
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is one of Asia's best airports. Korea has excellent public transit including metro and KTX high-speed rail. T-money card is useful for all transit. Best visited in spring (cherry blossoms) or autumn. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong market are top attractions.