Americans need a visa for Equatorial Guinea, applied for through the embassy in Washington or the consulate general in Houston. Business travel dominates, because the country’s oil and gas sector is what brings most foreign visitors.
Quick facts
As across the region, the yellow fever certificate is an entry condition independent of the visa and is checked on arrival, so arrange the vaccination early enough to meet the required interval.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Published tariff | Online payment or money order |
| Business visa | Higher tariff | With a company letter |
| Yellow fever vaccination | Charged by your clinic | Required for entry |
| Return envelope | Carrier’s charge | Prepaid and tracked |
| Work authorisation | Charged in Equatorial Guinea | Through the employer |
Invitation letters from a host company are the norm for business categories, and the embassy is particular about the documentation matching the stated purpose.
How to apply
- Arrange the yellow fever vaccination first.
- Obtain the invitation or company documentation for your category.
- Complete the application and pay online or by money order.
- Post the file with a prepaid courier return envelope, or attend in person.
- Allow processing time before booking non-refundable travel.
- Have the employer arrange any work authorisation locally.
Required documents
- Passport valid well beyond the intended stay.
- Completed application and photographs.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- Invitation letter or hotel booking, and return ticket.
- Proof of lawful residence where you are applying from.
- Proof of payment and a prepaid return envelope.
Where to apply
At the embassy in Washington or the consulate general in Houston.
No offices currently listed.
Additional notes
Photography restrictions
Restrictions on photographing government buildings, ports and military sites are enforced. Take local advice on what is acceptable.
Citizens need no visa
Equatorial Guinean nationals travel on their own passport, and the consular registry is their starting point. See the passport page.
Nine countries, three offices
The mission network covers a great deal of ground, so check which office serves the country you are applying from.
Verify close to travel
The consular section has been changing its procedures. Its own site is the authority.