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#CARD:Guinea-Bissau:Travel\Consular Information
Guinea-Bissau - Consular Information Sheet
October 18, 1993
Country Description: Guinea-Bissau is a developing nation on the west coast
of Africa. Facilities for tourism are minimal.
Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. The visa must be
obtained in advance, and is valid up to 90 days. Two application forms, two
photos, evidence of a yellow fever immunization, and a financial guarantee
for the duration of the visit must be submitted. The visa fee is $12.
Further information can be obtained from the Embassy of Guinea-Bissau, 918
16th Street N.W., Mezzanine Suite, Washington, D.C. 20006, telephone (202)
872-4222.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Guinea-Bissau are extremely
limited. Payment for health service is often expected in cash. U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. In some
cases, travelers have found that supplemental medical insurance with
specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Information on health
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Petty thievery is common. The loss or theft abroad
of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the
nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and
"Tips For Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on
personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in
general. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Currency Requirements: Local currency may not be exported or imported.
Hotel bills must be paid in local currency. Credit cards are not accepted.
Banks and hotels often cannot change large U.S. bills (more than $20) into
local currency; small U.S. currency denominations are therefore useful.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy may obtain
updated information on travel and security in Guinea-Bissau.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida Dominigos Ramos in
the capital city of Bissau. The mailing address is 1067 Bissau Codex,
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. The telephone number is (245) 20-1139, 20-1145 or 20-
0113; the fax number is (245) 20-1159.
No. 93-276
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 24, 1992, to add
the U. S. Embassy's fax number and information on reporting the loss or
theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
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