Healthcare Cost Level
Low
Avg. ER Visit
$20
Recommended Coverage
$250,000
Evacuation Risk
Critical
Healthcare in Guinea-Bissau
What to expect if you need medical care
Guinea-Bissau has extremely limited healthcare. Medical facilities are basic even in the capital, Bissau, with frequent shortages of medication and equipment. There are no reliable specialist services. Serious medical conditions require evacuation to Dakar, Senegal, or further abroad. The limited infrastructure means even relatively minor injuries can become complicated without proper care.
What Your Policy Should Cover
Specific considerations for Guinea-Bissau
Your Guinea-Bissau policy must maximize evacuation coverage. Boat transport to the Bijagós Islands adds maritime risk to an already challenging destination. Wildlife encounters in mangrove areas need coverage. Political instability, while improved, remains a consideration—check your policy for civil unrest exclusions. Malaria and tropical diseases are constant threats.
Malaria & Tropical Diseases
High Risk
Peak: year-round
Limited Medical Facilities
High Risk
Peak: year-round
Political Instability
Moderate Risk
Peak: year-round
Activity-Specific Coverage
Boat Transport to Bijagós Islands: Maritime coverage for archipelago travel is essential
Wildlife Encounters: Mangrove and island wildlife risks need coverage
How Much Coverage Do You Need?
Our recommendation based on Guinea-Bissau's healthcare costs
The recommended $250,000 coverage is the minimum for Guinea-Bissau. Medical evacuation to Dakar is the primary cost concern—a single medevac can cost $40,000-70,000. Combined with treatment at the destination, costs add up rapidly. Don't consider anything less than $250,000 for this destination.
Minimum
$100,000
Basic emergencies only
Recommended
$250,000
Full protection
Making a Claim in Guinea-Bissau
Tips for smooth claims processing
Documentation Required: Medical reports, receipts, proof of travel, police report if applicable
- Keep all medical reports, receipts, and prescriptions—get English translations if needed
- Photograph all documents as backup in case originals are lost
- Save proof of travel dates including boarding passes and accommodation confirmations
- For theft or accidents, obtain a police report as soon as possible
- Contact your insurer's 24/7 assistance line at the first sign of a medical issue
Get Covered for Guinea-Bissau
High-limit evacuation coverage is absolutely essential for Guinea-Bissau. Get covered.
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