General information: In 1994, 20 years after Guinea-Bissau gained independence (until 1974 – a colony of Portugal), the country held its first multi-party legislative elections and the first presidential elections. In 1998, an army uprising sparked a bloody civil war that displaced hundreds of thousands of people. In May 1999, the president was overthrown by […]

Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Turkey Yes Yes Yes Other EU countries Yes Yes Yes Switzerland Yes Yes Yes Austria Yes Yes Yes Germany Yes Yes Yes Passport information Generally required, must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay. Visa information Required for citizens of […]