Equatorial Guinea entry visa
embassy application, 30/60/90 days
The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington states that all visitors with a foreign passport must present a valid visa at the point of entry. Applications are made online through the embassy's consular system with a standard fee of USD 200, and an optional USD 50 expedited service. Applicants need an invitation letter from the government, a registered company or an Equatoguinean individual; tourists must show at least USD 1,000 for each month (30 days) of stay. Visas must be used within 60 days of issue.
1 entry rule for Equatorial Guinea based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Equatorial Guinea
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Life in Equatorial Guinea
Money
3
Currency
Central African CFA Franc
XAF
Central African CFA Franc
Cost of living
45
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2024
Tax
Up to 25%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
New tax law in force from 6 Dec 2024 cut the top rate from 35% to 25%; exempt minimum raised from 1,000,000 to 1,400,000 (XAF).
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Who it’s for
Foreign visitors to Equatorial Guinea for tourism, business or family visits, applying through an Equatoguinean embassy.
Eligibility
Visa required
All visitors with a foreign passport must present a valid visa at the point of entry (Embassy in Washington).
Passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 180 days from the date you plan to enter.
180 days
Passport validity · from intended entry date
Official wording
Valid for at least 180 days from the intended date of entry.
Invitation
Invitation letter issued by the Government, a duly registered legal entity, or an Equatoguinean individual.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFunds (tourism)
- Document checklistOnline consular visa application
- FeesStandard visa fee
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- 5 steps
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