From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Complete the online application, upload the tourist documents and wait for the decision.
Submit through the official channel
Use Equatorial Guinea official e-visa service. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Fee information
The eVisa service terms list a USD 25 VFS Global service fee, exclusive of tax, in addition to the government visa fee. They do not state the government fee or your final tax total. Check the complete amount shown in the official application before paying.
Read the official fee guidanceDecision time
Up to 3 calendar days
The service quotes up to 72 hours for a complete application. Wait for approval before travel.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Equatorial Guinea at a glance
- Capital
- Ciudad de la Paz
- Currency
- XAF
- Calling code
- +240
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Sudan need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
For tourism in Equatorial Guinea, travelers using an ordinary passport from Sudan should arrange an eVisa before travel. Complete the online application, upload the tourist documents and wait for the decision. Tourist visas are capped at 90 days per semester. Decree No. 49/2019 sets a maximum total stay of 90 days per semester from first entry and says a tourist visa cannot exceed 90 days. This is the legal ceiling, not a promise that every eVisa grants all 90 days. Immigration sets the duration and conditions of each visa, so check the period on your issued visa and follow any shorter limit.
How long can I stay in Equatorial Guinea?
Tourist visas are capped at 90 days per semester. Decree No. 49/2019 sets a maximum total stay of 90 days per semester from first entry and says a tourist visa cannot exceed 90 days. This is the legal ceiling, not a promise that every eVisa grants all 90 days. Immigration sets the duration and conditions of each visa, so check the period on your issued visa and follow any shorter limit.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How long does a decision take?
Up to 3 calendar days. The service quotes up to 72 hours for a complete application. Wait for approval before travel.
What fees apply for a Equatorial Guinea visitor visa?
The eVisa service terms list a USD 25 VFS Global service fee, exclusive of tax, in addition to the government visa fee. They do not state the government fee or your final tax total. Check the complete amount shown in the official application before paying.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Equatorial Guinea official e-visa service
Complete the online application, upload the tourist documents and wait for the decision.
Check the visitor stay allowance
Decree No. 49/2019 sets a maximum total stay of 90 days per semester from first entry and says a tourist visa cannot exceed 90 days. This is the legal ceiling, not a promise that every eVisa grants all 90 days. Immigration sets the duration and conditions of each visa, so check the period on your issued visa and follow any shorter limit.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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