Central Africa · GB passport
Do British citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Yes. British citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.
eVisa holders must arrive at Malabo International Airport.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- eVisa
- Fee
- See official portal
- Stay
- Set at entry
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- SSG · BSG
How to get your Equatorial Guinea evisa
- Apply on the official government portal. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
- Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
- Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for British travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Equatorial Guinea. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: GOV.UK foreign travel advice.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Equatorial Guinea
- Capital
- Malabo
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Plugs
- Type C, E
- Best time
- December to February
- Airports
- Malabo (SSG), Bata (BSG)
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Yes. British citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.
How long can British citizens stay in Equatorial Guinea?
The permitted stay is set when your visa is issued. Check the date on it and do not overstay.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Equatorial Guinea?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Equatorial Guinea visa cost for British passport holders?
Fees vary by visa length and entry type. The official portal shows the current price before you pay.
Which airports do flights to Equatorial Guinea arrive at?
Most international flights land at Malabo (SSG), Bata (BSG).
Sources
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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