Guinea-Bissau Travel Advisory
Reissued due to periodic review without changes. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to civil unrest. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Country Summary: The country has experienced intermittent political instability for decades. Demonstrations occur frequently, and some have escalated into violence. Crime is prevalent in Guinea-Bissau. Aggressive vendors, panhandlers, and criminals target foreigners at the Bissau airport. Other crowded areas, especially Bandim Market in the center of the capital are also targeted. Local police lack the resources to respond quickly to serious criminal incidents. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens because there is[...]
Reissued due to periodic review without changes. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to civil unrest. Exercise[...]