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Terrorist attacks in Guinea-Bissau can’t be ruled out. Attacks could be indiscriminate. You should be vigilant, especially in places visited by foreigners. See Terrorism
Medical facilities in Guinea-Bissau are extremely limited. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to getcover emailthe notificationscost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation. See Health
If whenyou’re thisabroad adviceand you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. Consular support is updated. not available from the British government in Guinea-Bissau. However, the British Embassy Dakar in Senegal can provide consular support to British nationals.