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🇬🇶Equatorial GuineaVN-GQ

Vietnam to Equatorial Guinea visa requirements

Q: Is there a visa on arrival for Vietnamese travelers?

No. There is no visa-on-arrival for Vietnamese tourists. You must apply for and receive the eVisa before departure.

Q: How much does the Equatorial Guinea eVisa cost?

The government eVisa fee is approximately USD 75. Additional costs may include a yellow fever vaccination and minor card processing charges.

Q: How long can I stay with the eVisa?

The tourist eVisa typically allows a stay of up to 90 days and is valid for 90 days from issue.

Q: Which airport must I use to enter?

eVisa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. Plan your flights to enter through Malabo.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever certificate?

Yes. A yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination) is required and should be carried with your travel documents.

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to visit Equatorial Guinea for tourism. Vietnam is not on Equatorial Guinea's short visa-exempt list, so you must apply online before travel and enter through Malabo International Airport. As of June 2026, holders of an ordinary Vietnam (VN) passport require a visa to enter Equatorial Guinea (GQ) for tourism. Equatorial Guinea launched an electronic visa (eVisa) system on 1 July 2023, and it is now the standard route for most nationalities, including Vietnamese travelers. Vietnam is not among the few visa-exempt nationalities (Barbados, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, plus CEMAC member states using a national ID or biometric passport), so there is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel for Vietnamese tourists. Applicants complete the form online, upload supporting documents, pay the government fee (approximately USD 75), and typically receive approval within a few business days. The eVisa generally permits a short tourist stay of up to about 90 days and must be used to enter through Malabo International Airport. Travelers should carry a printed eVisa, proof of accommodation, a return/onward ticket, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Because sources are aligned and Vietnam appears on no waiver list, the conservative and accurate verdict is eVisa (visa required, obtained electronically). Equatorial Guinea is in Central Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules 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 visit

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry (typical for tourist eVisa)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 75 government fee

consular fee only

Processing time

Approx. 24-72 hours to 10 business days

standard track

Validity

90 days from issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need an eVisa

Vietnam is not on Equatorial Guinea's visa-exempt list, so an ordinary Vietnam passport holder must obtain an eVisa before traveling. There is no visa-on-arrival for Vietnamese tourists.

· eVisa required· Apply before departure

/02

Gather required documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months with two blank pages, a white-background passport photo, a confirmed return/onward ticket, accommodation booking, and an International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever.

· Passport 6+ months· Yellow fever certificate

/03

Complete the online application

Apply through the official Equatorial Guinea eVisa portal. Fill in personal and travel details and upload your photo, passport bio page, and supporting documents.

· Official portal only· ~20 minutes

/04

Pay the government fee

Pay the eVisa fee (approximately USD 75) online by card. Keep the payment receipt and application reference number.

· USD 75· Card payment

/05

Receive and print the eVisa

Wait for approval, generally within a few business days. Download and print the approved eVisa PDF to present at the border.

· Print a copy· Carry digital backup

/06

Enter via Malabo International Airport

eVisa holders must arrive through Malabo International Airport. Present your printed eVisa, passport, return ticket, and yellow fever certificate to immigration.

· Malabo airport entry· Show documents

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Vietnam -> Equatorial Guinea · Electronic visa (eVisa) - tourist/short visit

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredVietnam passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least two blank passport pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved eVisa (printed copy)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredWhite-background passport photo

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (ICV)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of medical/travel insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RequiredEntry through Malabo International Airport

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

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 sourcesVisa policy of Equatorial Guinea - Wikipedia Official Equatorial Guinea eVisa portal UN Tourism - Implementation of the online visa in Equatorial Guinea

Application link included: Visa policy of Equatorial Guinea - Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa government feeUSD 75Standard tourist eVisa processing fee paid online

Yellow fever vaccinationUSD 20-60Cost varies by clinic in Vietnam; required certificate

Card/payment processingUSD 1-3Possible bank or card surcharge on the online payment

Total estimateUSD 75 — USD 140incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa

Approx. 24-72 hours up to 10 business days

Apply online via the official portal and receive the eVisa by email; apply well ahead of travel.

Early application buffer

2-3 weeks before travel

Submit early to absorb document checks or delays, since processing times can vary.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism / short visit

Most Vietnamese travelers visit Equatorial Guinea for short tourism or sightseeing trips using the tourist eVisa.

Medium

/02

Business meetings

Equatorial Guinea's oil and gas sector draws business visitors; a business eVisa or visa category applies.

Medium

/03

Work / contract assignment

Some travel for energy, construction, or service contracts, requiring a work permit rather than a tourist eVisa.

Low

/04

Visiting family or friends

Occasional visits to residents in Equatorial Guinea, supported by an invitation letter.

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

Vietnam to Eq. Guinea route verified

Confirmed via the Equatorial Guinea visa policy and official eVisa portal that Vietnam ordinary passport holders need an eVisa (no visa-exemption); eVisa system in effect since 1 July 2023 with Malabo airport entry.

/09 — The questions