UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Guinea-Bissau scores 59/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Guinea-Bissau destination assessed, Bissau scores highest (59/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Guinea-Bissau: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Guinea-Bissau destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Guinea-Bissau safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories) | 72 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2017 | 1.1 / 100k | 93 | World Bank Open Data (2017) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 55/100 | 55 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 36/100 | 36 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 30.5 / 100k | 23 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Guinea-Bissau safety FAQ
Is Guinea-Bissau safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Guinea-Bissau averages 59/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Guinea-Bissau?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bissau currently scores highest at 59/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Guinea-Bissau safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.