Embassy
Embassy of South Africa in Equatorial Guinea
Avenida de los Parques de África
Equatorial Guinea visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens need an eVisa for Equatorial Guinea. Apply on the official website.
Passport
ZAF
South Africa
Going to
GNQ
Equatorial Guinea
eVisa
An online visa for tourists accepted by the official visa website.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Fee
- US$75
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Equatorial Guinea's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Equatorial Guinea
Apply online or through an embassy, or check passport exemptions.
Visa not requiredCEMAC travel agreementA regional agreement allows travel for people covered by CEMAC rules.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Ask an embassy whether the agreement covers you.
- Check which travel document and stay rules apply.
- Travel with the required document.
- CEMAC means the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa.
- The official list gives no country list or detailed travel rules.
eVisaTourist eVisaAn online visa for tourists accepted by the official visa website.
- Fee
- US$75
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Enter your details and upload your documents.
- Pay online.
- Download your receipt and wait for the decision.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Passport identity page
- Proof of accommodation
- Travel insurance
- 3 months of bank-stamped statements
- Yellow fever certificate
- Return flight ticket
- Passport photo
- Hotel booking
- Also upload visas from the past 3 months, if any.
- The website gives no nationality list, stay limit, visa length or entry count.
Visa requiredTourist embassy visaA visa for people visiting as tourists.
- Processing
- 5–7 days
How to apply
- Ask the embassy for its application rules.
- Submit your application as instructed.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- 1 blank page
- Hotel booking
- International vaccination card; this embassy page does not name individual vaccines. vaccine
Sources (12)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Official Equatorial Guinea e-visa portal
- Official e-visa portal — Fees, documents and processing
- Government Information and Press Office — Official online visa announcement
- Equatorial Guinea foreign ministry — Visas
- Equatorial Guinea foreign ministry — Updated visa-waiver agreement register
- Equatorial Guinea foreign ministry — Additional published agreement list
- Equatorial Guinea embassy in Washington — Visa requirements
- Equatorial Guinea embassy in Washington — Visa application form
- Equatorial Guinea embassy in London — Consular services
- Equatorial Guinea embassy in Madrid — Visas
- Equatorial Guinea foreign ministry — Official notices
- UAE foreign ministry — Equatorial Guinea entry arrangements; conflicts with Equatorial Guinea's register
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from South Africa
- Plugs C EAdapter for some
- MoneyXAF Fr
- Time−1h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency114 police115 ambulance
Planning your Equatorial Guinea trip
Best time to go: For drier weather, visit Bioko from December to March or the mainland in July and August.
- BeachesThe country has many beaches, including those in Malabo and Bata. Wear shoes because of rubbish and harmful bugs in the sand.
- Ciudad de la PazThis city was built deep in the mainland jungle and became the capital in 2026.
- Malabo and BiokoNew buildings and other development projects are especially visible on Bioko and around Malabo.
About Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is a Central African republic made up of a mainland region and islands.
- Capital
- Ciudad de la Paz
- Money
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French, Portuguese, Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +240
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Questions
Do south african citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
South African citizens need an eVisa for Equatorial Guinea. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for Equatorial Guinea?
Only on Equatorial Guinea's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help south african citizens enter Equatorial Guinea?
We have no record of Equatorial Guinea relaxing its rules for south african citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do equatorial guinean citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Equatorial Guinean citizens need a visa for South Africa, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Equatorial Guinea?
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Gabon, and 1 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Equatorial Guinea are easier for south african citizens?
Angola, Gabon, Benin, Botswana Eswatini, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Equatorial Guinea?
Apply on Equatorial Guinea's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Equatorial Guinea?
Central African CFA franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Equatorial Guinea?
French, Portuguese and Spanish.
How strong is the South Africa passport?
It ranks #51 and reaches 91 destinations without applying ahead.
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