Travel from New Zealand to Guinea-Bissau is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any New Zealand citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
New Zealand passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau for stays of up to 90 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Guinea-Bissau. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Guinea-Bissau. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Guinea-Bissau (GW). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare NZD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving New Zealand (NZ). Form: Border cash report. Declare NZD$10,000+ on entry or exit
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Guinea-Bissau: Level 3 — Reconsider Travel (as of 2025-12-11). The State Department recommends reconsidering travel here; read the country page and check whether your specific destination falls in a higher-risk zone. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your itinerary touches Guinea-Bissau (GW), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Typical September conditions at OXB (Guinea-Bissau (GW)): very wet. Typical lows around 22°C, highs around 31°C, heavy rainfall (~371mm for the month). Expect heavy rainfall this month (~371mm typical). Waterproof shell, covered shoes, and waterproof bag liner are strongly recommended; outdoor plans may need backup dates.