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Equatorial Guinea Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

German citizens need an e-Visa for Equatorial Guinea, applied for online before travel; fee around USD 80-100, with processing typically taking 5-7 business days.

Guide last updated October 12, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from Equatorial Guinea
  • Completed online e-Visa application form
  • Digital passport-style photo (white background)
  • Scanned copy of your passport bio page
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) or an invitation letter for business travel
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination (required for entry)
  • No in-person biometrics for the e-Visa application itself, but fingerprints and a photo are taken on arrival

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for 90 days from issue, stay up to 30 days, fee around USD 80
  • Business e-Visa: single entry, valid 90 days, stay up to 30 days, fee around USD 100, requires a local company invitation letter
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa: available for business travelers on request, higher fee and extra documentation
  • Transit visa: shorter validity for onward travel, lower fee

How to apply online

  • Apply through the official Equatorial Guinea e-Visa portal referenced via guineaecuatorialpress.com or the relevant consular site
  • Steps: register online, complete the application form, upload your photo and passport scan, pay the fee by card
  • Fee: approximately USD 80 (tourist) to USD 100 (business)
  • Processing time: 5-7 business days under normal conditions
  • Approval arrives by email as a PDF e-Visa, to be printed and shown with your passport on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • E-Visa fee: USD 80 (tourist) to USD 100 (business), paid online by card
  • No separate VFS/BLS agency fee, since the application goes through the official portal directly
  • Total cost estimate: USD 80-120 including minor card processing charges
  • Standard processing: 5-7 business days
  • No official express processing option; apply with margin before travel

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Apply at least 2 weeks before travel to allow for processing delays and any requests for additional documents
  • Confirm your yellow fever certificate is valid, as it is checked both before boarding and on arrival
  • Common rejection reasons: unclear passport scans, incomplete invitation letters for business travel, or passports close to the 6-month validity threshold
  • Carry a printed copy of your e-Visa, since internet access on arrival can be limited
  • Extensions inside the country are handled by the national immigration authority and should be requested before the e-Visa's granted stay expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.