e-Visa Equatorial Guinea

The Equatorial Guinea e-Visa authorizes only one arrival via Malabo international airport (Bioko Island). The opening of other entry points (Bata, Corisco, land border crossings) is planned by the authorities, but is not yet effective.

French agency specializing in travel documents, Visamundi supports you in your e-Visa application: verification of your file, photo and passport compliance with portal requirements, submission to the authorities and follow-up until issue. The entire process is carried out online, with no need to visit an embassy.

Do I need a visa to go to Equatorial Guinea?

A visa is required for almost all nationalities wishing to enter Equatorial Guinea, including nationals of France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada and most European countries, regardless of the reason for your stay. The e-Visa application must be submitted before departure No visa is issued on arrival.

Visa exemption for short-stay tourists applies only to nationals of the following countries:

• 🇨🇲 Cameroon (CEMAC)
• 🇨🇫 Central African Republic (CEMAC)
• 🇹🇩 Chad (CEMAC)
• 🇨🇬 Congo-Brazzaville (CEMAC)
• 🇬🇦 Gabon (CEMAC)
• 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo
• 🇧🇧 Barbados
• 🇹🇳 Tunisia
• 🇹🇷 Turkey
• 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
• 🇱🇧 Lebanon (since October 2024)

In addition to the e-Visa, you need a passport valid for at least 6 months after the planned date of entry, including at least two blank pages for the input buffer.

How do I obtain a visa for Equatorial Guinea?

The application is made entirely online. To compile your application, Visamundi needs the following documents:

• Color scan of passport passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry.
• Recent passport photo Passport-compliant, in color, on a white or very light background, without glasses, neutral expression.
• Hotel reservations covering the entire stay, or legalized letter of invitation if you are staying with a resident
• Round-trip air tickets confirmations of your exit from the country
• Travel insurance certificate covering the stay
• International yellow fever vaccination certificate (the yellow carnet is required on entry by customs, even if it is not systematically checked when filing online)

For a e-Visa Business, add a invitation letter or a letter detailing the purpose of the trip, written on the letterhead of the Equatorial Guinean host company or your employer.

Our teams check the conformity of each document before transmitting it to the official portal: photo format, legibility of passport, consistency of dates with airline tickets. This preliminary check greatly reduces the risk of rejection by the authorities.

How much does an Equatorial Guinea visa cost?

THE government fees amount to 75 $US for all types of e-Visa (tourism or business). This amount includes :

• 50 $US in consular fees transferred to Equatorial Guinean authorities
• 25 $US management fees charged by VFS Global, the official portal's technical service provider

In addition to these government fees service charge Visamundi in return for checking your file, submitting it to the portal and following it through to delivery. The rate applied to your application is communicated to you when your file is opened, after our team has read the documents.

How long does it take to obtain an Equatorial Guinea e-Visa?

The official processing time is 24 to 72 business hours after the application has been submitted in full. The Equatorial Guinean authorities are generally reactive, but the deadline may be longer if there is a peak period or if the application is missing documents.

Visamundi recommends that you initiate your request at least 15 days before your departure date., In this way, we are able to absorb unforeseen administrative issues, and have sufficient time to respond to requests for additional information from the authorities.

Can I extend my Equatorial Guinea visa?

The Equatorial Guinea e-Visa is a single-entry visa issued for a maximum period of 90 days. cannot be extended online. A request for extension must be submitted to the Equatorial Guinean immigration authorities on site, before the visa expires. For longer stays (residence visa, work permit), the procedure is handled by the Equatorial Guinean embassies.

Good to know before you travel

Climate and best season. Equatorial climate, hot and humid all year round (≈ 26°C). The island of Bioko (Malabo) has a dry season from November to March ; on the mainland (Río Muni, Bata), prefer June-August Or December-February.

Languages. L'Spanish is the main official language, but French and the Portuguese are also official languages, making it easier for French-speaking travellers to communicate with each other. The local languages Fang (mainland) and Bubi (Bioko) are still very much alive.

Currency. THE Central African CFA franc (XAF) is the prevailing currency. The economy is largely cash-based; Visa cards are accepted in the major hotels and restaurants of Malabo and Bata, but bring cash for the interior of the country.

Safety. The country is generally safe for tourists, with a low crime rate. However, police and military checks on the roads are frequent: keep a copy of your passport and e-Visa with you at all times, even in urban areas.

A must-see!. Bioko Island (Santa Isabel Cathedral in Malabo, Pico Basilé ascent, black beaches of Ureka and sea turtles from November to February), continental Río Muni (Monte Alén National Park and its gorillas, coastal town of Bata, new capital Ciudad de la Paz / Djibloho), paradise island of Corisco.