Russian transit visa for Bissau-Guinean citizens
🇬🇼Guinea-BissauVisa required
In short
Here is how a Bissau-Guinean citizen obtains a transit visa. A Russian transit visa is for travellers passing through Russia en route to a third country. It is issued for a short period — up to 3 days for air transit and up to 10 days for travel by land — and requires proof of onward travel and, where relevant, a visa for the destination country.
Guinea-Bissau: Visa required
Apply for a standard visa at a consulate or visa center.
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- Who it's for
- Travellers transiting through Russian territory to reach another country by air, rail or road.
- Invitation
- Not an invitation, but proof of onward travel and a destination-country visa where required.
- Validity / stay
- Up to 3 days (air) or up to 10 days (land).
- Entries
- Single or double entry depending on route.
- Indicative cost
- Consular fee by nationality + service fee.
Documents Bissau-Guineans will need
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- Confirmed onward tickets
- Visa for the destination country (if required)
How Bissau-Guineans get a Russian transit visa
- 1
Obtain an invitation letter
Get a tourist confirmation/voucher or a business invitation. This can be ordered online in minutes.
- 2
Complete the application form
Fill in the official visa application form for the consulate that serves your country of residence.
- 3
Prepare your documents
Valid passport, photo, invitation, and (for some nationalities) travel medical insurance.
- 4
Submit at a consulate or VFS center
Apply in person or by post at the Russian consulate or an authorised visa center (e.g. VFS Global).
- 5
Collect your visa
Pay the consular and service fees, then collect your passport with the visa once processed.
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FAQ — Russian transit visa for Bissau-Guineans
Do Bissau-Guineans need a transit visa for Russia?
If your trip matches the purpose of a transit visa (travellers transiting through russian territory to reach another country by air, rail or road.), then Bissau-Guineans generally need this visa to enter Russia.
How do Bissau-Guineans apply for a Russian transit visa?
Bissau-Guineans obtain the required invitation, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Guinea-Bissau. See your Guinea-Bissau country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.
How much does a Russian transit visa cost for Bissau-Guineans?
The consular fee depends on nationality and agreements between Russia and Guinea-Bissau, plus a visa-centre service fee and (for invitation-based visas) the invitation cost.
How long is a Russian transit visa valid?
Up to 3 days for air transit and up to 10 days for transit by land.