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Equatorial Guinea Visa for United States Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

US citizens need an e-Visa for Equatorial Guinea — apply online before travel; processing typically takes 3-7 business days and the tourist visa fee runs around USD 100.

Guide last updated October 1, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, with blank pages
  • Digital passport photo for the online application
  • Scanned passport bio page
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate — required, checked on arrival
  • Proof of funds for your stay
  • Biometrics are collected on arrival at the airport (fingerprints/photo), not during the online application

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid up to 90 days from issue, max stay typically 30 days, fee approx. USD 100
  • Business e-Visa: requires an invitation letter from a locally registered company, fee approx. USD 100-150
  • Multiple-entry/longer business visas usually require direct application through the Equatorial Guinea embassy rather than the online portal

How to apply online

  • Apply through the official Equatorial Guinea e-visa portal
  • Register, complete the application form with travel and personal details, upload your passport scan and photo
  • Pay online by credit/debit card in USD
  • Standard processing: 3-7 business days
  • Approval arrives by email as a PDF — print it and present it with your passport at the airport; you receive an entry stamp, no separate sticker

Fees & processing time

  • E-visa fee: approx. USD 100 for tourist, USD 100-150 for business
  • No separate VFS/BLS fee — applications are submitted directly through the online portal
  • Total cost estimate: USD 100-150
  • Standard processing: 3-7 business days
  • No official express service; apply at least 2-3 weeks ahead to leave room for delays

Tips for United States travelers

  • Apply well in advance since this is a smaller consular operation and processing can run slower than advertised
  • Bring your yellow fever certificate — it is strictly checked and missing documentation can mean denial of entry
  • Common rejection reasons: blurry or cropped passport scans, mismatched names, missing invitation letter for business travel
  • Have your hotel or local contact confirm the invitation letter details carefully, as inconsistencies are a frequent cause of delay
  • Keep printed copies of all documents — internet access for re-printing on arrival is unreliable

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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