Guinea-Bissau Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Guinea-Bissau
117
General Emergency
117
Police
119
Ambulance / Medical
118
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Bissau
Currency
XOF (CFA)
Official Language
Portuguese (Official) & Crioulo
Country Code
+245
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Guinea-Bissau
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
90 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No road tolls. 4WD vehicle essential for all provincial travel.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent standard in dining venues and hotels. Boat skippers and waitstaff warmly appreciate 1,000 to 3,000 FCFA gratuities.
- DO Greet locals warmly in Crioulo ("Kuma?") or Portuguese ("Obrigado").
- DO Check tide tables and vessel safety before departing for the Bijagós Islands.
- DON'T Never enter sacred Bijagós islands or shrines without elder permission.
- DON'T Do not photograph military personnel, naval boats, or port facilities.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C (220V, 50Hz – Europlugs fit standard outlets).
Tap Water: Tap water is not drinkable. Drink only factory-sealed bottled mineral water.
Insider Tip: The 88 islands of the Bijagós Archipelago offer world-class eco-tourism, sport fishing, and a unique matriarchal indigenous culture.
