United Kingdom Visa RequirementsFor Guinea-Bissau passport holders
Guinea-Bissau passport holders must apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa before traveling to the United Kingdom. The visa allows stays of up to 6 months. Applications are submitted online at gov.uk/apply-uk-visa. Processing typically takes 3 to 8 weeks.
Guinea-Bissau passport holders require a visa to enter United Kingdom.
Apply online at gov.uk/apply-uk-visa for a Standard Visitor visa. The fee is approximately $115 USD. Submit a valid Guinea-Bissau passport, completed online application form, financial statements, hotel bookings, return flight booking, travel purpose documentation, and evidence of ties to Guinea-Bissau.
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 United Kingdom: What You Need to Know
The United Kingdom and Guinea-Bissau maintain diplomatic relations but bilateral ties are limited. The UK is outside the Schengen Area and requires its own visa application. Guinea-Bissau citizens must apply for a UK visa separately from any Schengen visa. The British High Commission handles applications through VFS Global in the region.
How to Get There
From Bissau (OXB) to London (LHR) via Lisbon (LIS) on TAP Air Portugal and British Airways, or via Casablanca (CMN) on Royal Air Maroc and British Airways. TAP Air Portugal connects Bissau to Lisbon with onward connections to London. Total journey is approximately 10 to 14 hours.
Money & Banking
The UK uses the Pound Sterling (GBP). Cards are widely accepted. London is very expensive. Budget GBP 80 to 150 per day. ATMs are widely available. Tipping 10 to 15% at restaurants is customary.
Practical Tips
London Heathrow (LHR) is the main international gateway. The UK is not in Schengen, so a separate UK visa is required from any Schengen visa. Apply at least 8 weeks before travel. London has world-class museums (most free), theater, and cultural institutions. The UK uses the pound sterling.