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There were no changes to the advisory level. The “Crime” indicator was removed. The “Other” indicator was added. The advisory summary was updated.

Updated to reflect addition of health risk indicator and update to “If you decide to travel” section.

There may be a higher probability of protests in Guinea-Bissau following the announcement of the dissolution of Parliament in Guinea-Bissau. The U.S. Embassy in Dakar recommends U.S. citizens in Bissau and throughout th...

Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to civil unrest.  Exercise increased caution due to crime. Reissued with updates to health.

Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to civil unrest. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Reissued with updates to health, crime and civil unrest information.

Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to crime and civil unrest. Exercise increased caution due to COVID-19. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to COVID-19, crime and civil unrest. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to crime and civil unrest. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to COVID-19, crime, and civil unrest. The State Department has lowered the Travel Advisory level from 4 to 3.

Do not travel to Guinea-Bissau due to COVID-19. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to crime, and civil unrest. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to COVID-19. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo Mushingi has recorded a special message for you regarding the current situation and the U.S. government’s commitment to working with government and public health partners in the region in the fi...

The Department of State and the U.S. Mission to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport...

The Department of State and the U.S. Mission to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport...

As of March 18, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Guinea-Bissau. On March 17, authorities in Guinea-Bissau announced the closure of land borders and a ban on all flights landing at Osvaldo Viera International...

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 demonstration...

There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad.

Holidays in Senegal and Guinea-Bissau provide increased risk for criminal activity. During this time, crimes of opportunity such as pickpocketing, purse snatching, thefts from vehicles, snatch and grab, etc., are more c...

Ongoing political tensions have resulted in an increased possibility of a deteriorating security situation in and around key government facilities and other areas throughout the country. Due to concerns about the capaci...