Guinea-Bissau
VERIFIED · MAY 202619 ENTRIESOTHER
Guinea-Bissau is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Drug-trafficking transit concerns (West Africa cocaine corridor). Drug penalties strict. Same-sex relations not formally criminalized. Political instability historically — periodic coups. Photography of military restricted.
DO NOT BRING
Drug trafficking · Wildlife trafficking
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2 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Same-sex relations are not criminalized but social conservatism applies.
- Distinct from Guinea (Conakry) and Equatorial Guinea — different countries.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Bijagós Archipelago has separate practical rules in some islands; tourism is supply-limited.
- CFA franc (XOF) is the currency — shared with WAEMU partners.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.