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Equatorial Guinea entry requirements
What you need to enter Equatorial Guinea: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | eVisa | See portal | — |
Most EU passports: eVisa holders must arrive at Malabo International Airport.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Malabo
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Plug types
- C, E
- Best time
- December to February
- Main airports
- Malabo (SSG), Bata (BSG)
Highlights of Equatorial Guinea
- Bioko Island
- Monte Alén National Park
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Equatorial Guinea?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Equatorial Guinea?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Equatorial Guinea?
December to February is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Equatorial Guinea?
The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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