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United States to Equatorial Guinea visa requirements

US ordinary passport holders need a visa for Equatorial Guinea and must obtain it online before travel. Since 1 July 2023, the standard route is the tourist eVisa, applied for online and approved before departure. There is no visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for US citizens. A United States ordinary passport holder cannot enter Equatorial Guinea visa-free. The government launched an electronic visa (eVisa) system on 1 July 2023, and this is now the standard channel for US tourists. You apply online through the official Equatorial Guinea eVisa portal, upload supporting documents (including a yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is mandatory for entry), pay the government fee of 10,000 XAF, and receive an approval letter by email, typically within about 3 working days (24-72 hours). You must print the approval confirmation and present it on arrival. A critical condition: eVisa holders must enter through Malabo International Airport, where the actual visa is stamped into the passport. The eVisa is a single-entry document valid for 90 days, permitting a stay of up to 90 days. Passports must be valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with at least one blank page. Note that many third-party agencies advertise much higher prices (USD 75 and up) because they bundle service fees on top of the government charge; the underlying official fee is 10,000 XAF. Be conservative: do not travel without an approved eVisa, as there is no on-arrival option for US citizens.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Tourist eVisa (electronic visa, obtained before travel)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
10,000 XAF government fee (approx. USD 19); third-party services charge more
consular fee only
Processing time
About 3 working days (24-72 hours)
standard track
Validity
90 days from date of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and yellow fever vaccination
Verify your US passport has at least 6 months validity beyond arrival and one blank page. Get the yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before arrival and obtain the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV).
· 6-month validity· Yellow fever mandatory
/02
Gather supporting documents
Prepare a scan of your passport bio page, a recent passport-style photo on a white background, hotel/accommodation confirmation in your name, a return/onward flight ticket, and your yellow fever certificate.
· Digital scans· White-background photo
/03
Apply on the official eVisa portal
Complete the application on the official Equatorial Guinea eVisa portal at least 7 days before travel. Enter your details, upload documents, and review carefully before submitting.
· Apply 7+ days ahead· Online only
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the government fee of 10,000 XAF (approx. USD 19) by card or electronic payment. Be aware that agency portals add service charges on top of this amount.
· 10,000 XAF· Card payment
/05
Receive and print approval
Wait for the email decision, typically within about 3 working days. Once approved, download and print the eVisa approval/confirmation letter to carry with you.
· ~3 working days· Print confirmation
/06
Enter via Malabo International Airport
Travel and enter through Malabo International Airport only. Present your passport, printed eVisa approval, yellow fever certificate, and supporting documents so officials can issue the visa stamp.
· Malabo airport only· Carry all documents
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
United States -> Equatorial Guinea · Tourist eVisa (electronic visa, obtained before travel)
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RequiredUS passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival, with 1+ blank page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredApproved eVisa confirmation letter (printed)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (ICV), dose 10+ days before arrival
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRecent passport-style photo, white background
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed hotel/accommodation booking in your name
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredReturn or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RequiredArrival routed through Malabo International Airport
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredCard or e-payment method for the visa fee
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedCopies of all documents (digital and printed backups)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesU.S. State Department - Equatorial Guinea Country InformationOfficial Equatorial Guinea eVisa PortalVisa policy of Equatorial Guinea - Wikipedia
Application link included: Official Equatorial Guinea eVisa Portal
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Government eVisa fee10,000 XAFApprox. USD 19; official tourist eVisa charge
Third-party service fee (if using an agency)USD 30-75+Optional; charged by visa agencies on top of the government fee
Yellow fever vaccinationUSD 0-200Cost varies by clinic in the US; mandatory for entry
Total estimate10,000 XAF (approx. USD 19) — USD 75+ via agency, plus vaccination costincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing
About 3 working days (24-72 hours)
Apply on the official portal at least 7 days before travel; decision delivered by email.
Agency-assisted processing
3-7 working days
Third-party services handle the application for an added fee but do not bypass the government review timeline.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-free access for US passports
Only a small set of nationalities (e.g., UAE, Turkey, Barbados, Tunisia) enter visa-free; US citizens are not among them.
High
/02
eVisa is the established channel since July 2023
Equatorial Guinea launched its eVisa system on 1 July 2023, and the US State Department confirms a visa must be obtained before travel.
High
/03
No visa-on-arrival
There is no on-arrival option; arriving without an approved eVisa risks denial of boarding or entry.
Medium
/04
Mandatory Malabo airport entry
eVisa holders must enter through Malabo International Airport, limiting arrival options.
Medium
/05
Yellow fever certificate enforced
Entry requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, separate from the visa itself.
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 States of America to Eq. Guinea route verified
Confirmed eVisa requirement for US ordinary passport holders against the US State Department country page and official eVisa portal: single-entry, 90-day stay, 10,000 XAF government fee, ~3-day processing, Malabo airport entry, yellow fever mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can US citizens enter Equatorial Guinea without a visa?—
No. A visa is required, and US citizens must obtain it before travel. The standard route is the online eVisa; there is no visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for US passport holders.
How much does the Equatorial Guinea eVisa cost?+
How long does eVisa processing take?+
Do I have to arrive at a specific airport?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required?+
How long can I stay and how many entries do I get?+
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