Everything You Need To Know About Equatorial Guinea Visa

All foreign nationals except citizens from eight visa exempt countries like Barbados, China, United States, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, and Gabon need a visa to enter Equatorial Guinea. 

As United Kingdom is not included in the list of visa exempt countries, all British nationals need a visa to enter Equatorial Guinea.

Note: Foreign nationals residing in Europe are no longer eligible to apply for an Equatorial Guinea visa from the United Kingdom. However, Visa Genie will assist you in the process, and all you need to do is sending the necessary documents. 

In order to get these visas, documents should be sent to the embassy of Equatorial Guinea embassy in Span or Belgium.

As per the requirements of the foreign national, authorities in Equatorial Guinea has classified their visas into various types. Please find below the different types of Equatorial Guinea visas.

Equatorial Guinea tourist visa

Foreign nationals who plan to enter Equatorial Guinea should apply for a tourist visa to enter the country for tourism-related activities. Please note that these visas are issued only for tourism-related activities, and using these travel documents, foreign nationals are not supposed to engage in any kind of works inside the country. 

If found guilty, foreign nationals will be compelled to face strict legal consequences. Please find below the necessary documents required to obtain a Equatorial Guinea tourist visa.

• The original, signed passport of the applicant should be submitted. Please note that the passport of the applicant should have six months validity and one blank page.
• Three passport-sized photographs should be submitted. Please note that these photographs are taken within the last six months. The applicant should also ensure that these photographs should show the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head.
• The applicant should submit either the full version of the itinerary or the copy of round-trip flight tickets.
• In order to get an Equatorial Guinea tourist visa, the foreign national should submit his livelihood proof. As the livelihood proof, the applicant can submit last three months’ bank statement.
• It is necessary to submit a letter of invitation from an entity in Equatorial Guinea. This invitation letter should be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Equatorial Guinea.
• An original police report from the applicant’s local police station in the United Kingdom should be submitted.
• The visa application form to obtain an Equatorial Guinea tourist visa should be completed without any errors. If you find any difficulties while completing the tourist visa application form, you can contact Visa Genie, and we will be glad to assist you.

Note: All foreign nationals should submit three copies of the signed visa application form.

Equatorial Guinea business visa

Authorities in Equatorial Guinea issues business visas to people who plan to enter the country for business-related activities. 

In order to get a business visa, foreign nationals should submit the documents mentioned below.

• The applicant residing in the United Kingdom should submit his original, signed passport. In order to get an Equatorial Guinea business visas, this passport should have a minimum validity of six months. It should also have one blank page for visa stamping purposes.
• All foreign nationals applying for an Equatorial Guinea business visa should submit three passport-sized photographs. The background of these photographs should be white, and in these photographs, the foreign nationals should maintain a neutral facial expression.
• As a livelihood proof, the applicant should submit his or her recent bank statements. Please note that these bank statements should be stamped by the issuing bank.
• The applicant should submit onward and return flight tickets or the full version of the itinerary.
• Foreign nationals should submit a letter from his employer in the homeland. This letter should introduce the applicant, and should detail the nature and purpose of the visit. The company in the UK should guarantee sufficient funds for travel, and should mention the desired validity and type of the visa.
• The foreign national should submit a letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Equatorial Guinea.
• The applicant should also submit an original police certificate or conduct certificate issued by the local police station in the United Kingdom.
• The visa application form should be completed without any errors.

Note: People who are applying for an Equatorial Guinea business visa should submit three signed copies of the visa application form.