Chinese Embassy in Guinea-Bissau

Ambassador: Mr. Guo Ce

Address: C.P. 66, Bairro De Penha, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Tel: +245-955804048 (Administrative Office & Consular Office)
Email: chinaemb_gw@mfa.gov.cn; 
 

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Guinea-Bissau

Mailing Address: C.P. 66, Bairro De Penha, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Tel: +245-956408094
Email: bissau@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office hours: 09:00 - 12:00 on Tuesday and Thursday
 

Visa Application

A China visa is a must for nationals of Guinea-Bissau planning for a stay in China. The application procedures are as follows:
1. Fill in the visa application form online, print it out and sign it.
2. Prepare required documents of different visa types.
3. Submit all the materials to the consular office of the Embassy in person.
 

Visa Fees in XOF

Entry Citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Single Entry Vaild for 3 Months 24,800
Double Enries Vaild for 3 or 6 Months 37,100
Multiple Entries within 6 Months 49,500
Multiple Entries within 12 Months 74,300
 Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.
 

Brief Intro

Located in the western part of Africa, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a seaside country with rich marine resources. In addition to the part connected with the mainland, the country also boasts many islands. Adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, most area of the country is plain below 100 meters above the sea level, except for its southeast hilly region. There are many rivers and lakes with crisscrossing waterways. It has tropical oceanic monsoon climate with an annual average temperature of 25°C (77°F). May to November is the rainy season and the rainfall is obviously richer along the coastline than in the hinterland.
Neighboring countries: Guinea, Senegal
Land Area: about 36,125 square kilometers (13,948 square miles)
Capital: Bissau   
Time: It is the same as GMT and 8 hours later than Beijing Time. 
Language: Portuguese is the official language. Creole and other African languages are also used.   
Major Religions: Fetishism, Islam
Currency: centime, CFA franc  

 Major Holidays:
New Year's Day (January 1); Labor Day (May 1); National Day (September 24); Christmas (December 25);
Islamic festivals: Eid-Ul-Azha (Corban Festival), Eid-Ul-Fitr (End of the Ramadan) 

 Notices for Going to Guinea Bissau
1. Applying for ordinary visa, following documents are needed: invitation letter, certificate of the dispatch, copy of business license, two passport pictures, passport with validity of more than six months, certificate of no criminal conviction and health certificate.
2. The ordinary visa is available for 90 days, allowing 180 days of stay duration (or the term is about to expired). Travel visa will be in effect for 180 days with 60-day stay duration.

3. By presenting invitation letters from Guinea Bissau, one can apply for on-site visa, but about 20,000 CFA francs of fee should be paid when enter the country. 

 Please contact Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in China if this country's citizens are in distress there. 

 Related China Embassies in Africa: Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia

- Last updated on Jul. 23, 2024 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Guinea-Bissau
Asked by Yano njie from GUINE BISSAU | Jan. 27, 2020 15:15Reply
Did Chinese embassy in Bissau issue long term student visa ?
Hello !
I am Yano, i have admission letter from Shanghai university........can i submit it to Chinese embassy in Bissau for a long term student visa ??? And i want to know the documents necessary for student visa too. Thanks
Answers (1)
Answered by Jessy from GUINEA BISSAU | Feb. 02, 2020 23:53
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Yes, you can. The documents to be submitted include your passport, application form, photo, admission notice, and JW 201 or 202 form.
Asked by Mr.BARRY from GUINEA CONAKRY | Jun. 17, 2010 05:55Reply
AM BARRY SADOU MACR I NEED AN AGENCY NUMBER TO PUT ON MY APPLICATION LETTER THANKS
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Answered by Mr.Alvin from CHINA | Jun. 20, 2010 02:48
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An angency number? That is make sense if you entrust one to apply for a visa for you.
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