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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit GQ?

Canadian passport holders need an eVisa to enter Equatorial Guinea for tourism. Since 1 July 2023, the eVisa is the standard channel for short visits and must be obtained online before travel. Canada is not on the small visa-exempt list. As of 2026, ordinary Canadian passport holders require a visa to visit Equatorial Guinea for tourism, and the standard route is the official electronic visa (eVisa) introduced on 1 July 2023. Applications are made online via the government VFS Global portal before departure, with a base government fee of USD 75 and approval typically within 24-72 hours. The eVisa is generally issued as a single-entry permit valid for a short stay (commonly described as up to 30 days, with the document valid for 90 days from issue). A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory and strictly enforced. eVisa holders must enter through Malabo International Airport. Only a handful of nationalities (Barbados, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE) are visa-exempt or eligible for visa-on-arrival, and Canada is not among them. Equatorial Guinea is in Central Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply. Travelers should apply about 7-10 days before departure to allow for document checks.
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
Tourist eVisa (electronic visa)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 75 (government fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
24-72 hours (apply 7-10 days ahead)
standard track
Validity
90 days from issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and documents
Verify your Canadian passport is valid at least 6 months beyond your intended stay with 2+ blank pages, and that you hold a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate (vaccine taken at least 10 days before arrival).
· 6-month validity· yellow fever required
/02
Open the official eVisa portal
Go to the official Government of Equatorial Guinea eVisa portal operated through VFS Global (egonline.vfsevisa.com). Avoid third-party agents that add markups.
· official portal only
/03
Complete the online application
Select Canada as nationality and choose the tourist visa type, then enter passport details, travel dates, and accommodation/flight information.
· select Canada· tourist type
/04
Upload supporting documents
Upload a passport bio-page scan, passport photo, yellow fever certificate, round-trip flight reservation, and hotel booking for the full stay.
· digital uploads
/05
Pay the fee and submit
Pay the USD 75 government fee by card and submit. Save the confirmation/reference number.
· USD 75· card payment
/06
Receive eVisa and travel
Approval usually arrives in 24-72 hours by email. Print the eVisa and carry it plus the paper yellow fever certificate; enter via Malabo International Airport.
· print eVisa· enter via Malabo
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
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Canadian passport valid 6+ months beyond stay
required
At least 2 blank visa pages
required
Approved eVisa printout
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (paper, vaccinated 10+ days before arrival)
required
Passport-style photo for upload
required
Round-trip flight reservation
required
Hotel booking covering full stay
required
Proof of sufficient funds (around USD 2,000 advised)
recommended
Arrival via Malabo International Airport
required
USD 75 payment by card
required
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Government eVisa feeUSD 75Base fee paid on the official portal
Yellow fever vaccinationCAD 100-150At a Canadian travel clinic, if not already vaccinated
Third-party agency service fee (optional)USD 30-90Only if using an agent instead of the official portal
Total estimateUSD 75USD 165incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy visa (alternative)
5-15 business days
Traditional consular application where available; slower and largely superseded by the eVisa for short tourist visits.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Canada is not visa-exempt
Only a few nationalities (Barbados, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE) enjoy visa-free entry; Canadians are not on the list.
High
/02
Missing yellow fever certificate
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory and strictly checked, with rejections reported for missing or phone-only proof.
High
/03
Using unofficial portals
Applying through copycat sites can cause delays, overcharging, or invalid visas.
Medium
/04
Insufficient passport validity
Passports must be valid at least 6 months beyond the stay with blank pages.
Medium
/05
Wrong arrival point
eVisa holders are expected to enter via Malabo International Airport.
Low
/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
Canada to Eq. Guinea route verified
Confirmed eVisa requirement for Canadian tourists via the official VFS Global eVisa portal and visa policy sources; USD 75 fee, single entry, mandatory yellow fever certificate.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Canadians need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Yes. Canadian passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travel; Canada is not on the visa-exempt list.
How much does the Equatorial Guinea eVisa cost?+
How long does eVisa approval take?+
Is a yellow fever certificate required?+
How long can I stay and how many entries?+
Which website is the official eVisa portal?+
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