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Equatorial Guinea visas

Equatorial Guinea tourist visa

Visitors can enter without a visa if they qualify for an exemption. Other visitors must get an e-Visa before arrival.

Ways to get a Equatorial Guinea tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Barbados, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates can visit without a visa.

    Stay
    Tunisia: 30 days. Turkey and the United Arab Emirates: 90 days. No stay limit is stated for Barbados.
  2. Visa-free entry for CEMAC citizens

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo and Gabon can enter with a national identity card or biometric passport.

  3. Visa-free entry with certain official passports

    No visa needed

    Nationals of Brazil, China, Cuba, Morocco, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates who hold diplomatic, official or service passports can enter without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
  4. e-Visa (online visa)

    eVisa

    People of all nationalities can apply.

    Fee
    USD 75 processing fee.
    Processing
    Approval normally takes 24–72 hours after payment.
    1. Apply through the e-Visa system before arrival.
    2. Pay the USD 75 processing fee.
    3. Wait for approval before travelling.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must get an e-Visa before arrival.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Barbados, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo and Gabon can visit without a visa. Certain diplomatic, official and service passport holders are also exempt.

How to apply

  1. Apply through the e-Visa system before arrival.
  2. Pay the USD 75 processing fee.
  3. Wait for approval before travelling.

Good to know

  • If you use an e-Visa, arrive through Malabo International Airport.
  • Emergency-passport eligibility for visa-free entry is unclear.
  • The e-Visa stay limit, validity and number of entries are not stated.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Equatorial Guinea?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must get an e-Visa before arrival. Citizens of Barbados, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo and Gabon can visit without a visa. Certain diplomatic, official and service passport holders are also exempt.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Equatorial Guinea?

There are 4 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for CEMAC citizens (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with certain official passports (no visa at all); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa).

Who can go to Equatorial Guinea without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Barbados, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates can visit without a visa. Citizens of Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo and Gabon can enter with a national identity card or biometric passport. Nationals of Brazil, China, Cuba, Morocco, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates who hold diplomatic, official or service passports can enter without a visa.

Can I apply online for Equatorial Guinea?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). People of all nationalities can apply.

How much does a Equatorial Guinea tourist visa cost?

USD 75 processing fee.

How long does a Equatorial Guinea tourist visa take?

Approval normally takes 24–72 hours after payment.

How do I apply for a Equatorial Guinea tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply through the e-Visa system before arrival. 2. 2. Pay the USD 75 processing fee. 3. 3. Wait for approval before travelling.

What rules do I have to follow on a Equatorial Guinea tourist visa?

If you use an e-Visa, arrive through Malabo International Airport.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Equatorial Guinea?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Equatorial Guinea visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Equatorial Guinea be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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