Spain visa for Bissau-Guinean citizens

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If you hold a Guinea-Bissau passport, you need a Schengen short-stay visa to enter Spain, including the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. This visa allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism or family visits. Apply well before your trip at the Spanish consulate or the visa centre it uses in your country of residence. The rules come from the EU visa list.

What the status means

For Bissau-Guinean citizens, a visa is mandatory for any short stay in Spain, including the Balearic Islands. This applies to holidays, visiting relatives, or attending events. Without a valid visa, you will not be allowed to board a flight or ferry to Spain.

The visa is a Schengen short-stay visa, valid for the whole Schengen area. You can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The visa is issued by Spain's consulate or its designated visa centre in your country of residence. Check the official EU regulation for the current list.

Before you travel

Apply at the Spanish consulate or the visa centre it uses in your country of residence. You must submit your application in person, unless the consulate states otherwise. Gather all required documents, including proof of travel, accommodation, and financial means.

At the border, carry your passport and the visa sticker. Border officers may ask for proof of your return ticket and accommodation. Keep copies of your booking confirmations. The visa does not guarantee entry; the final decision rests with the border officer.

Arriving on the islands

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) and Menorca Airport (MAH) are the main entry points by air. Formentera has no airport; you must fly to Ibiza and take a ferry from Ibiza Town or Playa d'en Bossa to La Savina. Ferries run frequently, but schedules change by season.

If you transit through Mallorca, you will pass through its airport but do not need a separate visa if you stay airside and your Schengen visa is valid. However, check with your airline for transit rules. On the islands, carry your passport and visa with you, as police may request identification.

Staying longer or working

A short-stay visa does not allow you to work or study. For work, study, or residence longer than 90 days, you need a national visa or a residence permit from Spain. These are applied for at the Spanish consulate, not at the border.

The requirements for national visas differ from the short-stay visa. Check the official website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the consulate for current procedures. Do not overstay your visa; penalties apply. For any extension, contact the immigration office in Spain.

How to apply

1. Locate the Spanish consulate or visa centre in your country of residence.
2. Book an appointment for a Schengen visa application.
3. Complete the application form and gather required documents.
4. Attend the appointment with your passport, photo, and supporting papers.
5. Provide biometric data (fingerprints and photo) if required.
6. Wait for the decision; do not book non-refundable travel until approved.
7. Collect your passport with the visa sticker before travelling.

Documents

• Valid passport with at least three months validity beyond your planned departure from Schengen.
• Passport issued within the previous ten years.
• Completed Schengen visa application form.
• Recent passport-sized photograph meeting Schengen standards.
• Proof of travel arrangements, such as flight and ferry bookings.
• Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds for your stay.

ETIAS and EES: new EU entry systems are being introduced. Check travel-europe.europa.eu before you travel.

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