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Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau: Various travel information
How do you get to Guinea-Bissau?Airplane Direct flights from Europe only go from Lisbon to Bissau. Such connections are guaranteed by TAP, which flies the route several times a week. With the TACV you can fly daily from Dakar (Senegal) to Guinea-Bissau. Ships Bissau also has a sea port. Car Paved roads lead to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. In the rainy season, however, the roads are partially impassable. Travel in the countryAir connections Guinea-Bissa has ten small landing strips. Flights are offered to the Bijagós Islands, among others. Railways There is no railroad network in Guinea-Bissau. Bus There are some bus connections in the country. However, it should be noted that buses are more likely to be used by the locals and are more scary for tourists (from the West). They do not meet the European safety standard, are overcrowded and unpunctual. Bus timetables and stops do not exist. You give the driver to understand when you want to get out. Buses are usually stopped directly on the street. Roads The road network covers around 4,200 km, around 450 km of which are paved. Car and rental car An international driver's license is recommended for rental cars. There is a risk of mines when driving overland. In general, it is not recommended to drive at night, alone and away from the paved roads. The road conditions in the country are usually so catastrophic that you can easily need an hour to move ten kilometers forward. In the rainy season, roads can be completely flooded and therefore impassable. The almost complete lack of street signs makes things even more difficult. Taxis Long-distance taxis are available. Foreigners should only order taxis from the hotel and negotiate the fare before starting the journey; otherwise you pay an overpriced tariff. Ferry connections Almost all cities and regions in the country are connected by ships or boats. There are ferry services between Bissau and Bolama (depending on the tide) and between Bissau and Bafat. Coastal ferries run between Bissau and the north coast. Traffic rulesIn order to avoid trouble, drivers should strictly adhere to the traffic regulations that apply in the country. Regardless of the information given here, it is advisable to obtain more detailed information from the ADAC or the AvD. Top speeds
In addition, it is of course necessary to pay attention to the current local speed limits, which are indicated by traffic signs. Special regulations In Guinea-Bissau, the Portuguese traffic rules from 1954 still apply. Alcohol limit The official alcohol limit in Guinea-Bissau for drivers of motor vehicles is 2.5 per mille !!!! However, there are no ways to control this. International license plateAccording to Abbreviationfinder, Guinea-Bissau's international license plate is:
Entry and exit regulationsFormalities, visasTourists from Germany, Austria and Switzerland need a passport that is valid for at least six months, a visa and a return or onward ticket to enter Guinea-Bissau. Furthermore, sufficient funds for the stay must be proven. Issuing visas in Germany Guinea-Bissau does not have a diplomatic representation in Germany; the embassy in Belgium and the honorary consulate in Luxembourg are responsible. Import and export of foreign currency
Import and export of goods The following articles may be imported into Guinea-Bissau duty-free (no age limit): Tobacco products and perfume in opened bottles for personal use.
Guinea-Bissau: Travel Medicine, Vaccinations and WarningsInfectious DiseasesIn Guinea Bissau, the following infectious diseases, which do not occur or are less common in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, are to be expected:
Vaccination recommendations
Compulsory vaccination When entering and staying in Guinea Bissau, all persons who are older than one year and who come from a yellow fever infection area designated by the WHO are required to be vaccinated against yellow fever. Yellow fever vaccination for children In most of the countries where yellow fever vaccination is mandatory, this also applies to children over 1 year of age, in some countries even from 6 months. It should be noted that vaccination against yellow fever had a number of side effects, such as encephalitis. Around two thirds of those affected were children under 6 months. Therefore, children under this age are not allowed under any circumstancesbe vaccinated. But children under one year of age should also not be vaccinated if possible. If in doubt, yellow fever infection areas must then be avoided. Any vaccination against yellow fever may only be carried out in specially authorized yellow fever vaccination centers! Malaria prophylaxis When traveling in the country, it is strongly advised to undergo malaria prophylaxis. If the side effects seem questionable to you, you should at least have a "stand-by preparation" with you.
Warning noticesForeign Office (AA) of the Federal Republic of Germany Citizens Service Unit 040 D-11013 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 2000 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 51000 www.auswaertiges-amt.de Guinea-Bissau: Currency, Shopping, and Exchange RateThe national currency of Guinea-Bissau is the CFA Franc 1 CFA Franc = 100 Centimes. Guinea-Bissau is part of the West African Economic and Monetary Union. The ISO 4217 code of the Franc CFA here is XOF. The CFA franc (Communanté Financiére Africaine) is the currency in 14 African countries that were usually French colonies in the past: Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Chad, Central African Republic, Benin, Burkina-Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo. It is tied to the euro. The exchange rate of the euro and the CFA franc is therefore always the same as the CFA franc is pegged to the euro (it was pegged to the franc before the euro was introduced). For countries that belong to the West African Economic and Monetary Union, the exchange rate is: 1 Euro (€) = 655.957 CFA francs (XOF) ShopShop opening times The shops in Guinea-Bissau are generally open on weekdays from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Inexpensive or country-specific goods, souvenirs Tourists like to buy wood carvings and other traditional handicrafts in Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau: Diplomatic missionsVisit Countryaah for a full list of Guinea-Bissau embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
German representations in Guinea-BissauThe Federal Republic of Germany has no representation in Guinea-Bissau. The embassy is responsible for: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Senegal 20, Avenue Pasteur, intersection Rue Mermoz Dakar, Senegal Tel: 00221 - (0) 338 - 894 884 E-Mail: [email protected] www.dakar.diplo.de The German Embassy in Senegal is still responsible for:
Representations of Guinea-Bissau in GermanyGuinea-Bissau does not have a diplomatic representation in Germany; the embassy in Brussels, Belgium, is responsible. Embassy in Brussels 70 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 1050 Brussels Tel: 0032 - (0) 22 - 905 181 Email: [email protected] Austrian representations in Guinea-BissauThe Federal Republic of Austria has no representation in Guinea-Bissau. The embassy is responsible for: Embassy in Senegal 18, rue Emile Zola Dakar Tel: 00221 - (0) 33 - 849 4000 Email: [email protected] The Austrian Embassy in Senegal is still responsible for:
Representations of Guinea-Bissau in AustrianGuinea-Bissau has no diplomatic missions in Austria. The embassy in Brussels is responsible. Swiss representations in Guinea-BissauSwitzerland does not have an embassy in Guinea-Bissau, but is represented by a consulate. The embassy is responsible for: Embassy of Switzerland in Senegal Rue René N'Diaye Intersection Rue Seydou Nourou Tall Dakar Senegal Tel: 00221 - (0) 33 - 823 0590 Email: [email protected] The Swiss Embassy in Senegal is still responsible for:
Swiss Consulate in Guinea-Bissau s/c UICN, Apartado 23 1031 Codex Bissau Tel: 00245 - 320 1230 Email: [email protected] Representations of Guinea-Bissau in SwitzerlandGuinea-Bissau does not have a representation in Switzerland; the embassy in Brussels is responsible.
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