Equatorial Guinea

Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Middle AfricaMalaboGQ · GNQ

At a glance

Currency
Central African CFA Franc
XAF · Fr
Languages
French
fra · +2
Calling code
+240
Area
28,051 km²
newDaylight today12h 06m↑ 06:06 · ↓ 18:13
Entry & visa

Equatorial Guinea visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Equatorial Guinea depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
5
Visa-free
nationalities
193
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
0
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Equatorial Guinea, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 5 countries can currently enter Equatorial Guinea visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Equatorial Guinea runs on 220V with plug types C, E. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type C
Two round pins
Type E
Two round pins + ground hole

Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Equatorial Guinea.

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Location

2.0° N, 10.0° EOpen in Maps
Borders 2 countries

Light & dark

Malabo swings from 12-hour winter days to 12 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:13.

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