Official Guinea Bissau ECTN Certificate Provider

Q: Who needs a Guinea Bissau ECTN certificate?

All exporters, freight forwarders, and shippers importing goods into the country needs it. Review our complete guide for shipping to Guinea Bissau

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Required Documents for Guinea Bissau ECTN

Before applying for your Guinea Bissau ECTN certificate, you’ll need to prepare several key shipping documents. These are required for customs clearance and CTN validation, ensuring your cargo complies with the import regulations.

Bill of Lading (BL)

Issued by your shipping carrier after booking your shipment. Master BL is required.

Commercial Invoice

Provided by you (the exporter). It contains the cost of the goods being shipped.

Freight Invoice

Issued by your shipping carrier after booking your shipment. It contains the cost of the ocean freight, not required if noted on the commercial invoice.

Export Declaration

Typically prepared by your freight forwarder or shipping carrier, but you’re responsible for ensuring the information matches your invoice and bill of lading.

Vehicle Titles (If Applicable)

Provided by you (the exporter). Required when shipping vehicles.

Certificate of Insurance

Certificate of Origin

FDI Import License

Guinea Bissau ECTN Application Process

Follow these simple steps to complete your Guinea Bissau ECTN (Cargo Tracking Note) application and receive your validated certificate.

Document Collection

Gather all required shipping documents, including your Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, and Export Declaration, and verify completeness.

Online Submission

Upload documents through our CTN Dashboard or send them via email.

Compliance Review

Our specialists review every document for accuracy and compliance with customs requirements. Once approved, we’ll issue a draft ECTN document and corresponding invoice.

Payment & Approval

Check and confirm the details of the draft CTN and process payment of the invoice.

Submission & Validation

AfricaCTN submits your verified documents to the Guinea Bissau authorities for official CTN validation.

Digital Delivery

Once approved, your final ECTN certificate is emailed directly to you — ready to present to your carrier or freight forwarder for customs clearance.

Guinea Bissau ECTN Example Certificate

Regulations

Direct Shipments

All cargo with a final destination in Guinea Bissau also requires a validated ECTN prior to vessel arrival.

Validation Deadline

Prior to vessel arrival

Document Submission Deadline

All required documents must be submitted to AfricaCTN 3-5 business days prior to the deadline.

Prohibited Goods

Restricted Goods (Require Special Permits)

Why Choose AfricaCTN?

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Government Authorized

AfricaCTN is the authorized agent which ensure your certificates are always accepted

Rapid Service

Most certificates are processed within hours, not days

Never Miss a Deadline

We track your shipment daily to ensure your CTN is validated on time, preventing costly delays

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about CTN requirements.

What is the Guinea Bissau ECTN?

The ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory shipping document for all shipments imported into the destination country of Guinea Bissau. It allows customs to track cargo before it arrives, confirm what is being imported into the country, and obtain more valuable information about the shipment. This document is required to prevent delays at the destination port.

How long will it take to get my certificate?

We will generate your draft CTN and invoice the same day we receive it. Once we submit it to the authorities for validation it typically takes 24-48 hours for them to release the final validation.

Who needs a Guinea Bissau ECTN certificate?

All exporters, freight forwarders, and shippers importing goods into the country needs it. Review our complete guide for shipping to Guinea Bissau

What happens if I don't get the CTN?

If your shipment arrives in Guinea Bissau without a valid Guinea Bissau ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note), it will not be cleared by customs. The cargo may be held at the port until a valid CTN is issued, leading to significant clearance delays, demurrage and storage fees charged by the port, or possible fines or penalties from the customs authorities. In some cases, your cargo could even be refused entry or returned to the country of origin.

When should I apply for my cargo tracking note?

Shipments without a validated CTN may face penalties and delays at port. To avoid this, please apply at least 3-5 business days before the vessel’s estimated arrival date.

If I have multiple shipments, can I use the same ECTN for all of them?

No. Each shipment must have its own unique ECTN (Cargo Tracking Note) number.

An ECTN is tied to the specific Bill of Lading, vessel, and cargo details for one shipment only.

If you’re shipping multiple containers under different Bills of Lading, you’ll need to apply for a separate ECTN certificate for each. However, if multiple containers share one Bill of Lading and are part of a single shipment, only one ECTN is required.

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