Guinea Bissau - Consulate of Benin in Bissau

You are a Guinean Bissau citizen or you are from Benin and are looking for information on the consulate of Benin in Bissau situated in Guinea Bissau. A consulate in Bissau could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Benin. It all depends on the importance of Bissau and Guinea Bissau in the relationships with the government of Benin.

The difference between consulates found in Bissau are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Benin in Guinea Bissau besides Bissau

Or the embassy of Benin in Guinea Bissau

(There is no embassy of Benin located in Guinea Bissau)

Consulate Appointment in Bissau

Most consulates in Bissau need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Benin in Bissau first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Bissau do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Guinea Bissau or Benin.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Bissau please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.