Practical information Guinea-bissau

Financial

The official currency in Guinea-bissau is the West African CFA franc (CFA).

Health and vaccinations

Be extra cautious in Guinea-bissau with whatever you eat and drink (especially tap water and food that's raw or was prepared on the street), swimming water and your personal hygiene In Guinea-bissau an increased risk exists to catch bilharzia, cholera, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, polio, tetanus and typhoid fever. If possible, vaccination is recommended. Under certain conditions a vaccination for yellow fever may be required. Consult your doctor for more specific information and a personal advice.