Work visas
Bissau-Guinean Long-stay work visa
The long-stay entry visa for foreign nationals taking up employment in Guinea-Bissau, used together with a work permit and residence authorisation.
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Work-permit and long-stay work-visa steps, documents, fees and validity are drawn from secondary guidance and must be verified with the Migration Office and Ministry of Labour; no official published procedure was confirmed.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Guinea-Bissau government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Long-stay (work) visa
- Route type
- Employment / long-stay visa
- For stays
- Beyond the short-stay limit (long-term employment)
- Linked authorisations
- Work permit and residence authorisation
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer or contract in Guinea-Bissau
- Workers intending to stay beyond the short-stay period
Requirements
- Employment contract with a Guinea-Bissau employer
- Work permit / employer authorisation
- Valid passport
- Yellow-fever vaccination certificate
- Proof of qualifications and financial means
- Criminal-record certificate
How to apply
The employer secures authorisation to hire the foreign worker; the worker obtains the long-stay visa from a Bissau-Guinean mission, then registers with the Migration Office after arrival to obtain a residence card linked to the work permit.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.