Guinea-Bissau has a hot, humid,
typically tropical climate, with a rainy season that lasts from mid June to
mid-November. The average temperature in the rainy season ranges from 79°F
- 82°F (26°C to 28°C ), but temperatures can exceed 90°F.
Rainfall exceeds 78 inches, and the wettest months are July, August. and
September. and at this time humidity is very high. The coolest months are
December and January.
Visa are required by all
except national of Benin, Burkina Fasso, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Gambia,
Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone
and Togo. Visa are valid for a month but can be extended relatively easily at
the central police station in Bissau. - when extending check whether you will
need an exit visa. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the
intended departure date.
Official Currency: CFA
(Communauté financière africane) Franc=100 centimes. Current
Exchange Rate:
Today's Exchange
Rate
You will only be able to use credit cards in the Capital and
then only limited. Travelers cheques can be changed at banks and are best taken
in US Dollars. Cash should also be taken.
The import and export of
local currency is forbidden and there is no limit on the import of foreign
currency but it must be declared on arrival, particularly if you want to take
any out with you.
Road conditions are relatively goods but during the wet
season unsealed roads can become impassable. Driving is on the right hand side
and an International Permit is recommended. You can obtain a temporary driving
licence from the local authorities on presentation of a valid UK driving
licence.
Car Hire is very limited and expensive and generally only
available in Bissau.
If you need medical care whilst in
Guinea Bissau, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not accept
payment through your insurance company. In these circumstances you will have to
pay in full after your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company
for reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a
credit card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's
local embassy or representative.
To be compensated you must be treated
by licensed medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper
documentation and receipts.
It is advisable to always ensure you have a
comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your
home country.
You can check out the following websites which specialise
in long term travellers, adventure travellers, backpackers and workers based
abroad.
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UK, Australia and New Zealand. Our cover ranges from basic to highly
comprehensive, with affordable policies aimed at backpackers and gap-year
students, but with cover available to travellers and holiday makers up to 55
years of age.
