Equatorial Guinea visas
Whether you need a visa for Equatorial Guinea depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: most travellers must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) before arrival, while a small number of nationalities and passport holders are exempt, and longer stays for work, study, family or settlement require permits handled inside the country. Immigration is administered by the Government of Equatorial Guinea through the Ministry of National Security and its Directorate General of Immigration, with work authorisation handled by the Ministry of Labour and official documents issued through the national documents centre (CENEDOGE). Always confirm current requirements on the official e-Visa portal or with an Equatoguinean embassy before travelling, as final admission is decided by the immigration officer at the border.
Equatoguinean visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Equatorial Guinea โ tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Equatorial Guinea to work โ the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Equatorial Guinea โ student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Equatorial Guinea.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Equatorial Guinea as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Equatorial Guinea long term โ residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Equatoguinean visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Equatorial Guinea โ key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of National Security (Directorate General of Immigration), Government of Equatorial Guinea
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Time zone
- West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources ยท last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only โ not legal advice.
