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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit GQ?

UK ordinary passport holders need a visa for Equatorial Guinea and should obtain an eVisa online before travelling. There is no visa on arrival. The eVisa is single entry, allows stays up to 90 days, costs about USD 75, and is normally processed within 24-72 hours. eVisa holders must enter via Malabo International Airport, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. A British citizen holding an ordinary passport requires a visa to enter Equatorial Guinea for tourism or a short visit; the UK is not on Equatorial Guinea's small visa-exempt list (limited to a few states such as the UAE, Turkey, Tunisia, Barbados and CEMAC member nationals with ID cards). Since the launch of the national eVisa system on 1 July 2023, the recommended and most reliable route for tourists is to apply online for an eVisa before travel. The eVisa is typically a single-entry permit allowing a stay of up to 90 days, with a processing fee of around USD 75 and processing usually completed within 24-72 hours (allow a few business days). UK GOV travel advice confirms a visa is mandatory and that travellers can apply online or in person at the embassy; it stresses ensuring the border officer issues the visa and stamps the passport on arrival. Important practical conditions: eVisa holders must arrive through Malabo International Airport; the passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival; and proof of yellow fever vaccination is required. Tourist applicants are commonly asked for a confirmed hotel booking, a return/onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds. There is no visa-on-arrival facility for British citizens. Where any doubt exists or for entry to mainland Bata or other points, applicants should confirm with the Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in London before travelling.
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
eVisa (tourist/short visit) - apply online before travel
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 75 (processing fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
24-72 hours (allow a few business days)
standard track
Validity
Short-term visa valid for entry within the issued window; stay up to 90 days
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and passport validity
Check that your UK ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date and has blank pages. British citizens are not visa-exempt, so a visa is required.
· Passport 6+ months· Blank pages
/02
Gather supporting documents
Prepare a passport bio-page scan, passport photo, confirmed hotel reservation, a return/onward air ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
· Hotel booking· Return ticket· Yellow fever certificate
/03
Complete the online eVisa application
Apply through the official Equatorial Guinea eVisa portal, entering your travel details and uploading the required documents.
· Official eVisa portal
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the processing fee of approximately USD 75 by card to submit the application.
· USD 75· Card payment
/05
Receive and print the eVisa approval
Wait for approval (normally 24-72 hours) and print the eVisa/approval letter to present at the border.
· Print approval· 24-72h
/06
Enter via Malabo International Airport
Travel and enter through Malabo International Airport; ensure the border officer issues the visa and stamps your passport to avoid problems on departure.
· Malabo airport· Get passport stamped
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
UK passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival with blank pages
required
Approved eVisa / approval letter printed on paper
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Confirmed hotel reservation for the stay
required
Return or onward air ticket
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
required
Recent passport-style photograph
required
Arrival routed via Malabo International Airport
recommended
Polio vaccination certificate
recommended
Travel/medical insurance covering the trip
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa processing feeUSD 75Standard online tourist eVisa fee, paid at application
Embassy ordinary visa (alternative route)Varies by consulateIn-person application at the Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in London; confirm current fee directly
Yellow fever vaccinationGBP 60-90 approx.Cost at a UK travel clinic; mandatory certificate, not a visa fee
Total estimateUSD 75USD 75 + embassy/service chargesincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy (London) application
About 4 working days for ordinary visa
In-person/consular application; useful if the eVisa route is unavailable for your circumstances.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
UK not on visa-exempt list
Equatorial Guinea grants visa-free entry only to a handful of states (e.g. UAE, Turkey, Tunisia, Barbados, CEMAC nationals). British citizens are not included.
High
/02
eVisa system in force since July 2023
A national eVisa was launched on 1 July 2023, making online application the standard pre-travel route for most nationalities.
High
/03
No visa on arrival
Equatorial Guinea does not offer visa on arrival to British citizens, so the visa must be obtained before boarding.
High
/04
Entry point restriction
eVisa holders must arrive through Malabo International Airport, which can affect itineraries to mainland Bata.
Medium
/05
Strict supporting-document checks
Tourists are commonly required to show hotel bookings, return tickets, funds and a yellow fever certificate.
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
United Kingdom to Eq. Guinea route verified
Confirmed via UK GOV.UK travel advice and Equatorial Guinea visa policy that British citizens require a visa; eVisa (online, ~USD 75, 24-72h, single entry, up to 90 days, Malabo entry) is the recommended route. No visa on arrival.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UK citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Yes. British passport holders are not visa-exempt and must obtain a visa before travelling, normally an eVisa applied for online.
Is there a visa on arrival for British travellers?+
How much does the eVisa cost and how long does it take?+
How long can I stay and is it single or multiple entry?+
Are there any vaccination requirements?+
Which airport must I use with an eVisa?+
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