Equatorial Guinea
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Equatorial Guinea’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
On 8 June 2023, the outbreak of Marburg virus disease, was declared over by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Government of Equatorial Guinea. No new cases have been reported for over 42 days. Ongoing vigilance is recommended.
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.
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