Each route has different evidence standards. Applying under the wrong category is a common refusal reason.
Equatorial Guinea visa types
Guidance for travellers applying from the United Kingdom. Always confirm requirements with the official visa authority.
Short answer: Choose the Equatorial Guinea visa category that matches your purpose: tourism, business, study, work, transit, or family.
Tourist visa
A tourist visa for Equatorial Guinea is intended for leisure travel, sightseeing, and short cultural visits without employment. Most applicants explain their itinerary—often incl…
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Business visas cover meetings, trade fairs, contract negotiations, and supervised commercial activity in Equatorial Guinea. You typically need an invitation letter from a registere…
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Student visas apply when you have an admission letter from a recognised school or university in Equatorial Guinea. Authorities expect evidence of tuition payment or scholarship, ac…
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Transit visas are for travellers passing through Equatorial Guinea en route to another country when you must leave the international transit zone or stay overnight. If you remain a…
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Work visas and employment permits are required before you perform paid work in Equatorial Guinea. Employers usually sponsor the application, providing contracts that meet minimum s…
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Family reunion visas allow spouses, dependent children, and sometimes extended relatives to join legal residents or citizens in Equatorial Guinea. Evidence includes marriage or bir…
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