Sub Saharan Africa

Guinea-Bissau
Still current at: 26 November 2009 Updated: 19 November 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Local laws and customs

You should not become involved with drugs of any kind. There are heavy penalties for those convicted. Local prison conditions are harsh.

You should carry ID (passport or residence permit) at all times, particularly when driving or taking a taxi, when the likelihood of having to produce it is high.

We are not aware of any laws on homosexuality in Guinea-Bissau. It is generally tolerated by society if couples are discreet.

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