US travel advisory — Guinea-Bissau - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Highupdated 3 months ago
Ongoingsince December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM

A Level 3 travel advisory is in effect for Guinea-Bissau, with authorities recommending a high degree of caution.

  • 600km
    Radius of the affected area
BarancamNationwide · radius ≈ 600 km

What this changes for you, on the ground

A Level 3 travel advisory is in effect for Guinea-Bissau, with authorities recommending a high degree of caution. The alert covers a national scope with an affected radius of approximately 600 km from Barancam. Avoid non-essential travel to areas within 20 km of the border with Senegal, including the regions of Cacheu and Oio.

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If you are currently on site, this advisory means you should exercise heightened vigilance and avoid non-essential movements, particularly in the restricted border zones. Stay informed of local developments and maintain contact with your embassy or consulate. Review your travel plans and consider whether your presence remains necessary.

Follow all instructions from local authorities and your country's diplomatic mission. Monitor official channels regularly for updates on the situation. Consult the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Canadian Government, and US State Department for the most current guidance specific to your circumstances.

This alert is based on official sources from France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Canada's Government, and the US State Department.

Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 24, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →

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Issued by US State Department.

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How it evolved

  1. Alert raisedHighJune 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM

A single entry: the alert has not changed state since it was raised.

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