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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Guinea-Bissau.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
Travelers are advised to take cash in US dollar or euro.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable not to exchange cash over the amount needed immediately.
Travelers are advised to check the amounts listed on the declaration form when exchanging foreign currencies.
Time difference with Switzerland
- 1 h / - 2 h during our summer time
Capital
Bissau
National language
Official language
Portuguese
Voltage
220 volt / adapter recommended
Opening hours
Banks
7.30 - 14.30 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
7.30 - 12.30 h and 14.30 - 18.30 h (Mon - Fri)
Health situation
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Year-round risk of malaria throughout the country.
Vaccination against yellow fever mandatory.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Driving
Rental cars with driver available.
Country code for calling Switzerland
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Bissau, s/c UICN, Apartado 23
Tel. +245 320 12 30
Other information
Security
Consult the media about the current situation before and during the journey and stay in contact with your tour operator.
Individual journeys not advised.
Uncertain political situation. Travel to borders areas with the senegalese region Casamance not advised.
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
Avoid nighttime driving.
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
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