Residence in Guinea-Bissau: permits and requirements
Living legally in Guinea-Bissau is possible through 3 permit types: work, study, family. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Residence permit for work
Residence type #1 of 3
Residence permit for foreigners with a local contract; issued by the migration services (MINGUINHA) after an entry visa.
Requirements
- Contract with a Guinean entity
- Entry visa for the corresponding purpose
- Registration with MINGUINHA
- Lawful entry into the country
- Have a valid reason for stay
- Have means of subsistence
Documentation
- Employment contract
- Passport
- Medical and police certificates
- Fees
- Valid passport
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of financial means
- Medical certificate
- ID photos
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The official portal was not reachable during our latest review. The information was cross-checked against the sources listed below. Please confirm the requirements on the official portal before starting your application.
- Lei da Cidadania e leyes de extranjería de Guinea-Bisáu — Portal estatal de Guinea-Bisáu inaccesible; leyes localizadas en el repositorio legislativo de la Asamblea Nacional Popular
- ANP — 2026-10-15
Frequently asked questions about residence in Guinea-Bissau
How many types of residence permits are there in Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau offers 3 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, study, family. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Guinea-Bissau last?
Durations vary by permit type: Depending on contract (renewable); Program duration (renewable); Same as principal holder (renewable). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Guinea-Bissau be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Guinea-Bissau (3 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Guinea-Bissau?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Tasas; Passport. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Guinea-Bissau lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Acquisition by naturalization pathway, which requires 10 years of habitual and regular residence (Law 2/92, art. 9; waivable for relevant services). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Guinea-Bissau.
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