The U.S. Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Guinea-Bissau due to COVID-19 on August 6, 2020.  See the  updated Travel Advisory  and the U .S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau COVID-19 page  for additional details. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to COVID-19. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to crime and civil unrest. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Guinea-Bissau due ... Read More»

Please see the  U.S. Embassy Dakar’s COVID-19 page  for information on potential repatriation for U.S. citizens. Last updated: [09/10/20] Country-Specific Information: The State of Emergency has been extended to December 8. This order includes: Mandatory wearing of face coverings in public Public transportation restrictions, such as operation at 50% capacity and a taxi passenger limit of three passengers Closure of schools Suspension ... Read More»

Location:   Guinea-Bissau Event: The U.S. Embassy is monitoring reports of increased public military presence in Bissau following recent political events.  U.S. citizens should monitor local media for updates and be aware that unpredictable demonstrations and civil unrest involving violence are possible.  The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens as ... Read More»