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Guinea-Bissau Travel Risk Level

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

Guinea-Bissau faces an elevated risk from civil unrest, with the US State Department issuing a Level 3 advisory. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 3 · whole-country level
Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to unrest , inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines . There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. Unrest Guinea-Bissau has had periods of political instability for decades, including political unrest in November 2025. Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services. Health Guinea-Bissau’s health infrastructure is inadequate. Health services, hygiene, and quality control do not meet U.S. standards of care. Pharmacies are not well regulated. Locally available medications are limited and may be unsafe. Even a minor health issue may require medical evacuation at your own expense. Landmines Landmines and unexploded ordnance from prior conflicts exist throughout Guinea-Bissau. Areas of greatest risk are Bafata, Oio, Biombo, Quinara, and Tombali. The locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are often not known, marked, or easy to recognize.
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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram
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France Diplomatie

Normal vigilance · whole-country level
France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).
Higher-risk regions — Travel advised against except for essential reasons: Zone frontalière avec le Sénégal. Elle peut être le lieu de trafics entre les deux pays et donner lieu à des tensions ou incidents sécuritaires. Certaines parties, mal délimitées, sont encore minées…
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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level
Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.
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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Guinea-Bissau at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Guinea-Bissau at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Regional · Diphtheria
Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)
2025-11-21T19:00:00Z
Global · Mpox
Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation
2025-12-05T19:00:00Z
Global
Seasonal influenza - Global situation
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z
Global
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update
2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Recent risk-level changes

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau is currently assessed at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Guinea-Bissau?

The US State Department currently rates Guinea-Bissau at Level 3 — Reconsider Travel — for the country as a whole. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Guinea-Bissau?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Guinea-Bissau as a whole. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Guinea-Bissau?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Normal vigilance" for Guinea-Bissau as a whole. Specific regions are rated higher (Travel advised against except for essential reasons). France Diplomatie: vigilance normale (vert).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Guinea-Bissau?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Guinea-Bissau as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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