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VISITOR INFO
MONEY
Official Currency: CFA (Communauté
financière africane) Franc=100 centimes.
Credit cards
are accepted in the Capital and only few other places. It is ideal to
carry traveller’s cheques which can be exchanged at banks for US$. It
would be wise to carry cash too.
The import and export of local currency is forbidden and the import of
foreign currency is unlimited, however it
has to be declared on arrival, especially if
you plan to take any of it out with you.
BANKING & BUSINESS HOURS
Banking:
Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 14:30
LOCAL TIME
Guinea-Bissau has the same time as GMT
TRANSPORT & GETTING AROUND
By Air
The domestic airline provides services within the country and to
outlying islands
By Public Transport
This consists of mini buses and bush taxis, (fares are nominal) which
access the main routes and picks ups on the less frequented routes.
BySea/River
Ferries run
services from Bissau to Bolama, Bubaqque Island, Bafatá, Catio and
Enxudé. You can access most towns by boats.
BySelf Drive / Hire Cars
right hand driving is the norm and you are likely to need an
international driving license. A temporary driving licence can be
obtained from the local authorities on presentation of a valid UK
driving licence. Car hire is limited mainly to Bissau and is also very
expensive. Roads are good except in the rains.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1st January
New Years Day
20th January
Death if Amilcar Cabral
8th March
International Women's Day
1st May
Labour Day
3rd August
Anniversary of the killing of
Pidiguiti
24th September
Independence Day
14th November
Anniversary of the Movement of
Readjustment
25th December
Christmas Day
Moveable holidays:
Muslim Holidays
ELECTRICAL POWER
Electric Power is 220V running at 50Hz. The Plug
types used are :
Round pin attachment plug
TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is not possible to pay for
your medical expenses in Gambia through your insurance company. The
only option is to make full payments after treatments and later get
them reimbursed at your insurance company through claims. However this
is possible only if you are treated by licensed medical
personnel and you provide your insurance company with proper
documentation and receipts. Always ensure you have a
comprehensive travel insurance policy, which covers you for
repatriation to your home country.
Payments will be simplified if you have access to cash, either from a
credit card or by wire transfer. The country's local embassy or
representative will be able to help.
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