Equatorial Guinea Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Equatorial Guinea. You need a visa. Apply online (about 72 hours) and print the e-visa letter to show on arrival, or apply at the embassy.
Equatorial Guinea travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival
Needed: e-visa letter or embassy
Make sure it is stamped
Certificate required
Official source: GOV.UK Equatorial Guinea entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 6 months after arrival
- Visa required before you travel
- Yellow fever certificate required
- Check your passport is stamped
Passport validity for Equatorial Guinea
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Equatorial Guinea. You will be denied entry if your passport has been reported lost or stolen.
Check the expiry date against your arrival date, not just your return date, before you book.
Visas
You must have a visa to visit Equatorial Guinea. Short-term visas are valid for 90 days.
Complete the online application and upload documents; processing takes 72 hours. Print the e-visa letter to show on arrival, where border officials issue your visa. You can also apply at the embassy.
Arriving and border checks
Make sure the border officer issues your visa and stamps your passport. Travellers have been delayed or threatened with detention when this was not done.
You must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate. You may be asked to fill in a health questionnaire about recent travel to Ebola-affected countries.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Equatorial Guinea?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Equatorial Guinea.
Do I need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Yes. You must have a visa. Apply online and print the e-visa letter, or apply at the embassy before you travel.
Why does my passport stamp matter in Equatorial Guinea?
GOV.UK says travellers have been delayed or threatened with detention when passports were not properly processed. Check your visa is issued and your passport is stamped.