On 13 February 2023, the Equatorial Guinea authorities confirmed it’s first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Kie Ntem Province, northern Equatorial Guinea. Travel is restricted in and around this area. You should be extremely vigilant in and near Kie Ntem in Equatorial Guinea, and in the neighbouring areas of Ambam, Kye-Ossi and Olamze in southern Cameroon, and Ntem and Woleu in Gabon.

In April 2023, a case of MVD was confirmed in Bata, the largest city. The World Health Organsiation has now identified MVD cases in five districts (Bata, Ebebiyin, Evinayong, Nsok Nsomo and Nsork) in four provinces (Centro Sur, Kie Ntem, Litoral and Wele-Nzas).

You should check the latest situation with local authorities before travelling. You can find more information on Marburg virus disease from the WHO, and the TravelHealthPro website.

Check with local authorities before travelling. You can find more information on Marburg virus disease from the World Health Organisation.

It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO guidance on foreign travel insurance.

The British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon can only provide limited consular support in Equatorial Guinea. See Entry requirements

Be alert and take sensible personal security precautions. Roadblocks and unannounced identification checks are likely. Carry an appropriate form of identification (passport or residence permit) with you at all times. See Crime and Road travel

If you wish to travel outside Malabo on the island of Bioko, or outside Bata on the mainland, you will need to inform the local authorities in advance. See Local travel

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Equatorial Guinea, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism