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Guinea-Bissau travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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Guinea-Bissau is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau is part of Africa with main city at Bissau. Its Least Developed country with a population of 2M people. The main currency is West African CFA franc. The languages spoken are Portuguese.
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Guinea-Bissau

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๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Guinea-Bissau

Open for travel

For entry into Guinea-Bissau

International travel to Guinea-Bissau is permitted. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is permitted.

Other restrictions

Upon departure from Guinea Bissau, travelers are required to present another COVID-19 test taken within the previous 72 hours. Tests are only available in the capital, Bissau, at a cost of CFA 25,000 (approximately โ‚ฌ38 EUR).

Vaccinations and vaccinated travel

Travelers who present a valid certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 are exempt from pre-departure testing requirements.
The final dose must have been administered at least 28 days before departure. Vaccination certificates must include a QR code.
Full details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea-bissau/entry-requirements

Test/medical certificate required

Non-vaccinated travelers are required to provide proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, on arrival.
Alternatively, those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from testing requirements and may provide proof of recovery issued within the previous 12 months (365 days).

Other medical measures

All passengers are subject to health screening on arrival, such as temperature checks and visual assessment. Further health testing may be required for those displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

Additional documents required

An online "health surveillance form" must be completed before arrival.
Additionally, passengers may be required to provide contact details and information on their travel history on arrival at the airport. - Health surveillance form
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

Although restrictions are gradually lifting, they may be re-introduced at any time and preventative health measures remain encouraged. More restrictive or relaxed guidance may be in effect depending on the region visited. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in Guinea-Bissau can be found, only in Portuguese, at https://www.accovid-gw.org/

Use of masks

Face masks are required in public spaces, enclosed environments, and on public transportation.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants may open for takeaway or delivery services only. On-site dining is not permitted.

Bars

Bars may open for takeaway or delivery services only. On-site dining is not permitted.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs remain closed to limit the rate of transmission.

Shops

Shops are open at reduced hours with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Guinea-Bissau

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Some Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Fully Open
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational with restrictions transport
๐Ÿ“… events Partially Allowed

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