Customs declaration requirements for Guinea-Bissau
Customs Declare produces the completed Detailed customs declaration submitted by a licensed customs broker under power of attorney via the SYDONIA++ system, per Decree-Law No. 27/95 for Guinea-Bissau’s own customs authority, in Portuguese, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Detailed customs declaration submitted by a licensed customs broker under power of attorney via the SYDONIA++ system, per Decree-Law No. 27/95
- Issuing authority
- Direcao Geral das Alfandegas (Alfandegas da Guine-Bissau), Ministerio da Economia e Financas (MEF)
- Primary language
- Portuguese
- Accepted languages
- Portuguese
- Required supporting documents
- Cargo tracking note, foreign currency declaration, sector specific import license
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Import and production of ozone-depleting substances has been banned on WAEMU territory (including Guinea-Bissau) since July 2005, though import may still occur with authorization from the Minister responsible for trade, subject to a favorable opinion from the Minister responsible for the environment. Approved products originating in WAEMU/ECOWAS are generally exempt from Guinea-Bissau's import requirements, except arms.
Guinea-Bissau Ministry of Trade / WAEMU
Import prohibited
Prohibited imports into Guinea-Bissau: CITES-protected species, hazardous waste, illegal drugs, guns/explosives/ammunition, knives and deadly weapons, live flora/fauna (unpermitted), counterfeit money/goods, and pornographic material.
Guinea-Bissau customs
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 19%
- MFN duty rate data
- Not yet researched
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Not yet live for Guinea-Bissau
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Guinea-Bissau require?
Guinea-Bissau’s import declaration is the Detailed customs declaration submitted by a licensed customs broker under power of attorney via the SYDONIA++ system, per Decree-Law No. 27/95, issued by Direcao Geral das Alfandegas (Alfandegas da Guine-Bissau), Ministerio da Economia e Financas (MEF).
Which languages does Guinea-Bissau accept on a customs declaration?
Portuguese
What supporting documents are required to import into Guinea-Bissau?
Cargo tracking note, foreign currency declaration, sector specific import license
What is the VAT rate on imports into Guinea-Bissau?
The default VAT rate on record for Guinea-Bissau is 19%.