🇹🇷 Turkey visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauan citizens
Yes — Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa to enter Turkey, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Guinea-Bissau passport holders
Guinea-Bissauan citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Turkey. Applications generally go through a Turkey embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Turkey immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Guinea-Bissauan passport ranks #166 worldwide, opening 50 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (26 visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Turkey is not among them — it is one of the 106 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Turkish citizens can enter Guinea-Bissau visa on arrival.
Western Asia is closed to spontaneous travel for Guinea-Bissauan passport holders: none of its 17 destinations can be entered without an application first.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Yes — Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa to enter Turkey, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Turkey?
The currency in Turkey is the Turkish lira (₺). The capital city is Ankara.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Guinea-Bissauan citizens traveling to Turkey. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Turkey embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.