Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in Brasilia, Brazil; address SHIS QL 20 Conjunto 2 House 17, 71650-125; phone +556132070253. Head of mission: Mr M'Bala Alfredo…
Head of mission: Mr M'Bala Alfredo Fernandes, Ambassador (as of 2021)
Head of mission: Mr Tcherno Ndjai, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Guinea-Bissau offers a unique and intriguing experience for Brazilian visitors, despite being relatively underexplored. While tourism contributes modestly to the country's economy, it has the potential to attract some of the 10.6 million Brazilians who travel abroad annually, appealing to those seeking off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Guinea Bissau is generally considered safer for tourists compared to Brazil. According to the Global Peace Index, Guinea Bissau ranks 83rd out of 160 countries, while Brazil ranks 129th. The murder rate in Guinea Bissau is significantly lower at 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to Brazil's rate of 22.5. In terms of organized crime, Guinea Bissau has lower indices for mafia groups (1.0) and resource crime (1.0) compared to Brazil (7.5 and 8.0, respectively). However, some areas, such as crime networks and state crime, show higher indices in Guinea Bissau (8.0 and 8.5) than in Brazil. Overall, while there are safety concerns in both countries, tourists from Brazil may find Guinea Bissau to be a relatively safer destination.