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Equatorial Guinea
- Ciudad de la Paz
- Africa
- Spanish
At a glance
Equatorial Guinea: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Ciudad de la Paz
- Population
- 1,847,549
- Area
- 28,051 km² · 10,831 sq mi
- Languages
- Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Calling code
- +240
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .gq
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- OPEC
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Cameroon
Gabon
São Tomé & PríncipeEntry requirements
Equatorial Guinea visa requirements
Equatorial Guinea entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 4 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 180 apply online before they travel and 13 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for Equatorial GuineaFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
e-Visa180 passports
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Visa required13 passports
Safety
Equatorial Guinea safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime
US State Dept, updated June 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Equatorial Guinea: frequently asked questions
- Equatorial Guinea visa: do I need one?
- Equatorial Guinea entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 4 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 180 apply online before they travel and 13 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Equatorial Guinea: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Equatorial Guinea at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime.
- Equatorial Guinea: what currency is used?
- Currency in Equatorial Guinea: Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
- Equatorial Guinea: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Equatorial Guinea: Spanish, French, Portuguese.
- Equatorial Guinea: what is the capital?
- The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Ciudad de la Paz.
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