Guinea – Bissau’s economy is dependent on its agricultural sector, which has accounted for 48% of their GDP. The country is known for its Cashew crops and has been the second-largest exporter in West Africa. Moreover, they are also exporting other products such as peanuts, timber, and rice.
Major economic hubs:
Bissau, Bafatá, Gabú
Skills in demand:
Sales manager, Cloud Engineer, Software Developers, Physicians and Surgeons, Crop and Fish Farmers
Local Universities
Below are the top universities in Guineau - Bissau:
Universidade Lusófona da Guiné (Universidade Lusófona da Guiné-Bissau)
Ranking
Local: 1
University of Colinas de Boe
Ranking
Local: 2
Salary Data
Below are the average monthly salaries for the following occupations in Guinea – Bissau:
Employers are expected to be familiar with their country’s labor code before onboarding locals from Guinea – Bissau. The following sections discuss some of the important regulations when employing locals.
Employee Contract
Employee Contracts in Guinea – Bissau may be written or oral in the local language (Portuguese).
Probation Period
The probation period for employees in Guinea – Bissau is one to six months.
Public and Provincial Holidays 2023
Date
Name
Type
1 Jan
New Year
Public Holiday
20 Jan
Heroes Day
Public Holiday
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
Public Holiday
22 Apr
Eid al-Fitr
Public Holiday
1 May
Labour Day
Public Holiday
29 Jun
Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
Public Holiday
3 Aug
Martyrs’ Day
Public Holiday
24 Sep
Independence Day (National Day)
Public Holiday
14 Nov
Readjustment Movement Day
Public Holiday
25 Dec
Christmas Day
Public Holiday
Employee Leaves
Type of Leave
Time Period
Mandatory
Annual Leave
4 weeks
Yes
Sick Leave
5 days
Yes
Maternity Leave
60 days
Yes
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Salaries in Guinea-Bissau are released per month.
Minimum Wage
Monthly minimum wage in Guinea-Bissau is XOF 59,000.
Overtime Pay
Employees are compensated an additional 50% of their hourly rate for the first hour of extra work. They will be paid an additional 75% for every hour succeeding that.
Bonus
13th Month Pay
A 13th month pay in Guinea – Bissau is not required.
Severance pay for employees that have been terminated due to redundancy is as follows:
Years of Service
Severance Pay
1 year
13 weeks’ worth of pay
5 years
21.7 weeks’ worth of pay
10 years
43.3 weeks’ worth of pay
Visa and Immigration
Foreigners working in Guinea – Bissau must secure a work visa to work in the country legally. They can apply for a multiplier visa entry which has a validity of either 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year.
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