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Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit GQ?

Q: Is there a visa on arrival for Equatorial Guinea?

No. There is no visa on arrival for Australians. You must apply for and be approved for the eVisa before departure; immigration only stamps your passport on arrival once you present the approved eVisa letter.

Q: How long can I stay on the tourist eVisa?

Short-term tourist eVisas allow stays of up to 90 days. Stays beyond 90 days require registration at a local police station.

Q: Is a yellow fever certificate required?

Yes. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival and carry the certificate.

Q: Which airport can I enter through with an eVisa?

eVisa holders must arrive at Malabo International Airport on Bioko Island.

Q: How long does the eVisa take to process?

Approval is normally issued within 24-72 hours, but apply 7-10 days ahead to allow for weekends, holidays and document fixes.

Australian passport holders need an eVisa to visit Equatorial Guinea for tourism. Apply online before you travel via the official portal, then enter through Malabo International Airport with your approved eVisa letter and a valid yellow fever certificate. Australia is not on Equatorial Guinea's short list of visa-exempt nationalities (which covers only Barbados, Tunisia, Turkey, the UAE and CEMAC member states). All other travelers, including Australians, must obtain an electronic visa (eVisa) before arrival. Equatorial Guinea launched its online visa system on 1 July 2023, replacing the previous embassy-only process for many nationalities. The eVisa is applied for through the official government portal (equatorialguinea-evisa.com); applicants submit passport and trip details, upload supporting documents, and pay the government fee. Short-term tourist eVisas are valid for stays of up to 90 days. Approval is typically issued within 24 to 72 hours, after which travelers print the approval letter and present it to border officials, who issue the visa stamp on arrival. eVisa holders are required to enter via Malabo International Airport. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry, the passport must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival, and travelers should carry proof of sufficient funds and onward arrangements. Because sources are consistent that no visa-free channel exists for Australians, the verdict is eVisa. Equatorial Guinea is in Central Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Electronic visa (eVisa) - tourist/short stay

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 75 government fee (around AUD 115)

consular fee only

Processing time

24-72 hours (apply 7-10 days ahead)

standard track

Validity

Short-term visa valid 90 days; enter via Malabo International Airport

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and documents

Check that your Australian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date and has a blank page. Confirm Australia is not visa-exempt (it is not) and that the eVisa is the correct channel for tourism.

· Passport 6+ months validity· Tourism purpose

/02

Get your yellow fever vaccination

Obtain a yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before arrival and keep the international certificate (carte jaune). It is mandatory and may be checked at the border.

· At least 10 days before travel· Mandatory certificate

/03

Apply on the official eVisa portal

Go to the official portal at equatorialguinea-evisa.com, select Australia as your nationality and the tourist visa type, then enter your passport and trip details.

· equatorialguinea-evisa.com· Tourist eVisa

/04

Upload documents and pay the fee

Upload a passport bio-page scan, photo, yellow fever certificate and any supporting documents (accommodation, return ticket), then pay the government fee online by card.

· USD 75 government fee· Card payment

/05

Receive approval and print the eVisa letter

Approval is normally issued within 24-72 hours by email. Print the eVisa approval letter and carry several copies for travel.

· 24-72 hours· Print approval

/06

Enter via Malabo International Airport

Present your printed eVisa letter, passport and yellow fever certificate to immigration at Malabo International Airport. Ensure your passport is physically stamped before leaving the counter.

· Malabo airport· Get passport stamped

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Australian passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival with a blank page

required

Approved eVisa letter (printed, multiple copies)

required

Yellow fever vaccination certificate (carte jaune)

required

Recent passport-style photo for the application

required

Confirmed return or onward flight ticket

required

Proof of accommodation / hotel booking

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds (around USD 2,000 suggested)

recommended

Travel insurance covering the stay

recommended

Arrival planned through Malabo International Airport

required

Cash in CFA francs or USD for incidentals

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa government feeUSD 75Standard tourist eVisa application fee paid online

Yellow fever vaccinationAUD 70-110Vaccine plus certificate at an Australian travel clinic

Service / processing surchargeUSD 0-50Only if applying via a third-party agency rather than the official portal

Total estimateUSD 75 (plus vaccination cost) — USD 125+ if using an agencyincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa (official portal)

24-72 hours

Apply directly on equatorialguinea-evisa.com; allow 7-10 days before travel for safety.

Embassy application

1-3 weeks

In-person application at an Equatorial Guinea embassy or consulate; slower and only needed if the eVisa is unavailable for your trip.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-waiver agreement

Australia is not on Equatorial Guinea's narrow visa-exempt list, which covers only Barbados, Tunisia, Turkey, the UAE and CEMAC states.

High

/02

eVisa system in force

Since 1 July 2023 all non-exempt travelers must obtain an eVisa online before arrival.

High

/03

Health entry control

A yellow fever certificate is mandatory and may be enforced at the border, so it is a core part of the entry requirement.

Medium

/04

Designated entry point

eVisa holders are required to enter through Malabo International Airport, limiting overland or other arrival options.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Australia to Eq. Guinea route verified

Confirmed via GOV.UK, US State Department, UN Tourism and Wikipedia visa policy that Australians require an eVisa (valid 90 days, USD 75, entry via Malabo) with no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel.

/09 — The questions