Guinea-Bissau citizenship by investment, explained honestly
BRIDGES is preparing a Guinea-Bissau direction with a $90,000 contribution, while the Nationality Law itself has no investment route. This guide separates what the law says from what is announced: the costs, the stages, the family, the passport and the open questions, each fact linked to an official source or BRIDGES data.
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Guinea-Bissau Citizenship by Investment in 2026: The Complete Guide
What is known about Guinea-Bissau citizenship by investment in October 2026: the $90,000 contribution announced by BRIDGES, the legal basis in Article 9 of the Nationality Law, the family, the passport and the open questions.
How Much Does Guinea-Bissau Citizenship Cost? The $90,000 Contribution and Fees
The cost of Guinea-Bissau citizenship by investment as published by BRIDGES in October 2026: the $90,000 contribution, the $5,000 first stage, the all-in estimate from $95,000, family rates and what is not included.
Guinea-Bissau Citizenship Application: Process, Stages and Documents
How an application for Guinea-Bissau citizenship by investment runs according to BRIDGES: five stages, the three documents of the first check, the agreement, the file, the decree and registration under the Nationality Law.
Guinea-Bissau Nationality Law: Article 9 and the Status of the Programme
What the Guinea-Bissau Nationality Law says about naturalisation in 2026: six years of residence, the waivers of Article 9, the 2010 reform, dual citizenship, and why the investment route is not yet a statutory programme.
Guinea-Bissau Citizenship for the Family: Dual Citizenship and Loss
Who can be included in a Guinea-Bissau citizenship application, what the Nationality Law says about children, spouses and dual citizenship, and when a naturalised citizen can lose Guinean nationality.
Guinea-Bissau Passport: Visa-Free Countries, Schengen and the US Visa Bond
Where the Guinea-Bissau passport takes you in 2026: 50 destinations without a prior visa according to the BRIDGES Passport Index, ECOWAS, visas for Schengen, the UK and Canada, and the US visa bond since January 2026.
The costs at a glance
| Amount | Source | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment contribution | $90,000 | BRIDGES | main applicant, paid in stages |
| Stage 1, data check | $5,000 net | BRIDGES | one week, remote |
| All-in for one person | from $95,000 | BRIDGES | translations, apostilles and later stages extra |
Compiled from the BRIDGES programme page, checked October 2026. No state tariff is published in the Nationality Law. See the cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official government programme?
The law has no investment route. BRIDGES describes the direction as being prepared for launch, with a preliminary page from August 2026.
What does it cost for a family?
Rates for a spouse and children are confirmed in writing. Only the main applicant's figures are published.
How fast is it?
Stage 1 takes one week. The final timelines are confirmed on the filing date.
Does it give visa-free Europe?
No. A visa is required for the Schengen area and the UK.
Can I keep my current citizenship?
Guinea-Bissau admits dual nationality. Check that your own country allows it.