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Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau visa requirements for Japan citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Guinea-Bissau entry requirements for Japan citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Guinea-Bissau
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Easier alternatives for Japan passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Japan passport than Guinea-Bissau, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Vietnam | Visa-free | 45 days |
| China | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Guinea-Bissau at a glance for travellers
- 198 of 198 passports can enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Japan passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Guinea-Bissau e-Visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Guinea-Bissau entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japan citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Japan passport holders need for Guinea-Bissau?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Japan passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Guinea-Bissau?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.