The Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in London represents Guinea-Bissau in the United Kingdom and serves Bissau-Guinean citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | London, United Kingdom |
| ambaguineebxo@wanadoo.fr | |
| National Day | 24 August |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list gives no opening hours for this mission. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Bring: your passport, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Bissau-Guinean passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the mission’s website first.
Travelling from the UK to Guinea-Bissau
British citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, to be obtained before travelling. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the embassy closes on UK bank holidays as well as on the Bissau-Guinean national day: 24 August. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Bissau-Guinean citizens should contact the embassy. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Guinea-Bissau in the United Kingdom
Guinea-Bissau in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Guinea-Bissau (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in London
When is the Bissau-Guinean national day?
The FCDO list gives 24 August for Guinea-Bissau; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do British citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Guinea-Bissau. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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