Equatorial Guinea Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passports
To enter Equatorial Guinea, a passport valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except nationals of the USA, who may visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa applicants must show a return ticket and confirmed accommodation booking.
All business travellers must provide a letter of invitation.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Equatorial Guinea.
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office warns that your passport must be properly endorsed/stamped at the airport on arrival and departure. There have been reports of travellers being delayed or threatened with detention because their passports have not been stamped.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you're arriving from a country where there's a risk of transmission.
Types and Cost
Single- or multiple-entry visas: £100; express visas: £180.
Validity
Visas are valid for a maximum of 30 days for applicants applying for the first time; after this it is 60 days.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy) or an e-visa online.
Working days
Visas for Equatorial Guinea typically take four days to process. Express visas take 48 hours.
Sufficient Funds
If applying for a tourist visa, you must submit a bank statement showing a balance of at least £2,000.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Honorary Consul in Malabo
There is no British Embassy in Equatorial Guinea. The nearest British Diplomatic Mission is in Yaoundé, Cameroon. For consular assistance contact the British Honorary Consul in Malabo, David Shaw.
Telephone: 00 24 02 2227 7502 / 00 44 77 7599 6895.
Website:
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Opening times:
Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in the USA
Telephone: (202) 518 5700
Website: http://egembassydc.com/
Address: NW, 2020 16th Street, Washington, 20009,
Opening times:
