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Equatorial Guinea eVisa requirements
All visa-required travelers must obtain an Equatorial Guinea eVisa before entering Equatorial Guinea for tourism or business.
Required documents for the Equatorial Guinea eVisa
Requirements verified against official government sources
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date)
- A recent passport-style photograph
- Return ticket details
- Accommodation details
- Travel medical insurance
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Cover letter
- Valid email address
Requirements may vary depending on nationality.
Equatorial Guinea eVisa pricing and validity
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- Who it's for
- Travelers of any nationality, apart from citizens of the CEMAC member states and certain diplomatic, official and service passport holders who are exempt. United States passport holders are no longer exempt and apply as ordinary applicants.
- Permitted activities
- Tourism and business, which share one product with different document sets. Work and residence are not covered.
- How you travel
- Air only, through Malabo International Airport. The official arrivals guidance lists no land or sea crossing and does not address airside transit.
- Delivery format
- An electronic pre-approval letter emailed as a PDF and available in your account. It is not the final visa, which is stamped at Malabo after a retina scan.
- Good to know
- Every applicant needs their own, children and infants included. There is no published extension route, and fees are not refundable under any circumstances, including a refusal or a duplicate application.
- Validity
- Valid for 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
- Length of stay
- Stay up to 90 days per entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 2 hours
How to apply for your Equatorial Guinea eVisa
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your Equatorial Guinea eVisa for you.
Complete the application
Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Equatorial Guinea government on your behalf.
Receive your Equatorial Guinea eVisa
Once approved, your Equatorial Guinea eVisa arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Equatorial Guinea visa FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Equatorial Guinea eVisa.
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Is the Equatorial Guinea eVisa valid for multiple entries?
No. All eVisas issued through the electronic portal are strictly single-entry. If you leave Equatorial Guinea, even to visit a neighboring country, your visa becomes invalid, and you'll need to apply for a new eVisa to return.
Is a yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory for the Equatorial Guinea eVisa?
Yes. You must upload and carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate. Immigration officers strictly check for the physical yellow card upon arrival at the airport, and you'll be denied entry without it.
Can I use the eVisa to enter Equatorial Guinea by land or sea?
No. The eVisa is strictly designated for air arrivals at international airports, primarily Malabo International Airport (SSG). If you plan to cross land borders from Gabon or Cameroon, or arrive at a seaport, you must apply for a traditional visa at an embassy.
Is the Equatorial Guinea eVisa valid for long-term stays or employment?
No. The eVisa is strictly for short-term tourism or business visits up to 90 days. It doesn't permit employment. For stays exceeding 90 days, you must apply for a residence permit from the Ministry of National Security inside the country.
Do children/minors need their own Equatorial Guinea eVisa?
Yes. There aren't any age exemptions; every traveler, including infants, must have their own individual visa. For minors, you must upload a birth certificate and, if traveling with only one parent, a notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent.
Do I need a visa to transit in Equatorial Guinea?
If you're remaining in the airport transit area for less than 24 hours, you don't need a visa. However, if you plan to leave the airport, clear immigration, or have a long layover, you must obtain a standard single-entry eVisa, as Equatorial Guinea doesn't issue a separate transit eVisa.
How will I receive the Equatorial Guinea eVisa?
Once your Equatorial Guinea eVisa application is approved, you’ll receive an email with a PDF. We recommend printing a physical copy to present to your airline before boarding and to immigration officers at the port of entry. You should also keep a digital backup on your phone.
How long does the Equatorial Guinea eVisa processing take?
The Equatorial Guinea eVisa is usually processed quickly. We recommend applying at least 1 day before your departure date to account for any unexpected government delays.
What happens if my Equatorial Guinea eVisa application is denied?
If denied, you will receive a notification via email. The most common reason for denial is mismatched passport details. You can usually re-apply by submitting a completely new application with corrected information. iVisa offers denial protection. Our experts manually review your application before submission to prevent these issues.
iVisa vs. the official Equatorial Guinea process
Why travelers choose iVisa
On your own
- The official portal walls the whole process behind registration, asking for an email, nationality, mobile number, a one-time code and a CAPTCHA before you see the form.
- A heavy document set the government never gathers in one place, covering bank statements, a yellow fever certificate, insurance, a return ticket and proof of accommodation or an invitation.
- Nothing is refunded under any circumstances, including a refusal, and an incorrect email at registration means starting over with no recovery path.
- Payment is limited to 3D Secure Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay in US dollars, and payment failures are a documented recurring problem.
- A single email inbox, with no phone line, no chat and no published response time.
- No registration wall. You start the application directly.
- One consolidated checklist with expert guidance, so nothing is missed.
- We review your details before submission, because there is no second chance on the fee.
- A wider range of payment options, with help if a payment does not go through.
- Round-the-clock human support through several channels.
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