Motor insurance renewal in Guinea-Bissau
How to renew motor insurance — how it works anywhere
Renewing motor insurance in Guinea-Bissau involves obtaining a valid certificate of insurance from an authorized insurance company. Policyholders must ensure their coverage remains active to comply with national traffic regulations.
It is standard practice to begin the renewal process at least two weeks before the current policy expires. This allows time for administrative processing and ensures that there is no gap in coverage, which is a legal requirement for driving.
Start 14 days ahead
Early renewal prevents potential legal complications associated with driving an uninsured vehicle during the transition period between policies.
The process
- 1Contact an insurance provider authorized by the Guinea-Bissau regulatory authorities.
- 2Submit the existing policy details and current vehicle documentation for review.
- 3Pay the renewal premium according to the insurer's fee schedule.
- 4Obtain the new insurance certificate or 'carta verde' (green card) if applicable for travel.
- 5Display proof of insurance as required by local traffic enforcement.
What to bring
- Existing insurance policy or certificate
- Vehicle registration document (Cartão Cinzento)
- Identification of the vehicle owner
- Proof of recent vehicle inspection (inspeção técnica)
Who handles it
Direção-Geral de Viação e Transportes Terrestres (Directorate-General of Road Traffic and Land Transport)
Fees for motor insurance in Guinea-Bissau are determined by individual insurance companies based on vehicle type and coverage level; these should be confirmed directly with a licensed provider.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure that the insurance company is officially licensed to operate in Guinea-Bissau.
- Verify that all vehicle registration documents are current, as insurance may be tied to valid registration.
- Check if the policy requires a specific physical inspection of the vehicle prior to renewal.
Sources
No source page could be confirmed for this one, so treat every specific above as something to check with Direção-Geral de Viação e Transportes Terrestres (Directorate-General of Road Traffic and Land Transport).
Don't rely on remembering
Renewals here take about 14 days to start. Add this document and Duratum will tell you when that window opens.