Work visas
Equatoguinean Work Permit and Employment Visa
The authorisation foreign nationals need to take up employment in Equatorial Guinea, combining a Ministry of Labour work permit with an immigration residence card.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The two-agency process is described only in secondary/legal-advisory sources, not on an official ministry page in the material reviewed. Local-workforce quotas (reported as 70–90% local staff), fees (reported USD 200–500) and 3–6 week processing are unverified and are deliberately not stated as fixed figures.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Equatorial Guinea government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Work permit (Ministry of Labour) with residence card (immigration authority)
- Route type
- Employer-sponsored work authorisation plus residence permit
- Lead authority
- Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Promotion of Employment; Ministry of National Security (Directorate General of Immigration)
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals hired by a company operating in Equatorial Guinea.
- Skilled professionals and expatriates whose roles cannot be filled locally.
Requirements
- An employer sponsor who applies for the work permit.
- Evidence supporting the need to hire a foreign worker where required by local-workforce rules.
- A work permit from the Ministry of Labour, then a visa and residence card from immigration.
- Valid passport and supporting employment documents.
What you can do
- Take up the specific employment authorised by the permit.
- Reside in Equatorial Guinea for the permitted period with a residence card.
How to apply
- The employer submits the work permit application to the Ministry of Labour.
- After approval, apply for the entry visa and residence card through the immigration authority.
- Confirm current fees and processing times with the relevant ministries.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.