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Equatorial Guinea Travel Guide

Equatorial Guinea — Passport and Visa Information

Passports

Country Passport Required Visa Required Return Ticket Required
Other EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes No No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No

Passport valid for a minimum of six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport Notes

Nationals should carry their passports at all times.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except nationals of the USA.

Visa Note

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist, Business and Transit: £80. Maximum validity 60 days. Applicants must specify length of stay on visa application form.

Validity

Enquire at embassy (or consular section at embassy); see Important Addresses.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Important Addresses.

Working Days Required

Five.

Travel Warnings

Travelers wishing to travel outside Malabo on the island of Bioko, or outside Bata on the mainland, will need to inform the Protocol Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Francophonie in advance.

The threat from terrorism is low, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

There are regular reports of petty theft.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

Comprehensive medical insurance, including emergency repatriation, is strongly advised.

Vaccinations

Vaccination Special Precaution
Diphtheria Yes
Hepatitis A Yes
Malaria Yes
Rabies Sometimes
Tetanus Yes
Typhoid Yes
Yellow Fever Yes*

Special Notes

* Equatorial Guinea is listed as one of the countries in the endemic zone and a yellow fever vaccination should be considered.