China visa requirements for Equatorial Guineans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Equatorial Guineans visiting China

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Chinese Visa.

  • Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and has at least 2 blank visa pages left.
  • One photocopy of the valid passport’s data page, which contains the passport's data page and the photo page. (make a separate copy if they are not on one page.)
  • Visa Application Form
  • Two recently-taken front passport-size bareheaded colour photos (need to be attached to the printed visa application form).
  • The photographs should be taken in the last 6 months, with a size of 33mm×48mm, against a white or light solid background, frontal view presenting full face.
  • If you will not apply for a Chinese Visa in the state/region of your citizenship (nationality), you must provide the original and photocopy of the valid certificate or visa, which shows your legal stay, residence, work and study in the residing country.
  • If you once obtained a Chinese Visa, and now apply for a new Chinese visa with a new passport, you should provide the photocopy of the previous passport’s data page, and copy of the old Chinese Visa. (Official certificate of name change is needed if the name on the current passport is not the same on the old passport.) 
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of the return trip plane ticket for China.
  • A copy of a Chinese hotel booking for the whole duration of your stay containing the full names of the applicant.
  • Copy of travel itinerary showing entry and exit from Equatorial Guinea.
  • Bank statements showing proof of financial support.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of return flight tickets showing that applicants have intentions of returning to Equatorial Guinea.

China Visa for Equatorial Guineans

Facts about China

China, officially the People's Republic of China is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometres, it is the third or fourth-largest country by total area.  China’s political system was based on hereditary Monarchies or dynasties beginning with the semi-mythical Xia dynasty in 21st Century BCE.


China as a whole was ravaged by feudal warlordism with Japan during World War II. The Chinese civil war resulted in a division of territory in 1949 when the communist party of China led by Mao Zedong established the people’s republic of China on mainland China. Also the Kuomintang led nationalist government retreated to the Island of Taiwan where it governed until 1996 when Taiwan changed to democracy.


China’s economy has been one of the world’s fastest-growing with its annual growth rates consistently above 6 per cent. According to the World bank China’s GDP grew from $150 billion in 1978 to $12.24 trillion in 2017. In 2018, its GDP increased to $13.5 trillion (90 trillion yuan). Since 2010, China has been the country with the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity in 2014.


China is also the world’s largest exporter and second-largest importer of goods and also the home to some of the world’s largest tech giants such as Huawei, Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba as it is the world’s most technologically advanced nation. Since 2019, China has the highest number of rich people in the world.

Types of China Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 6 business days 30 days
Business visa 6 business days 30 days

General Requirements for China Visa

  • Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and has at least 2 blank visa pages left.
  • One photocopy of the valid passport’s data page, which contains the passport's data page and the photo page. (make a separate copy if they are not on one page.)
  • Visa Application Form
  • Two recently-taken front passport-size bareheaded colour photos (need to be attached to the printed visa application form).
  • The photographs should be taken in the last 6 months, with a size of 33mm×48mm, against a white or light solid background, frontal view presenting full face.
  • If you will not apply for a Chinese Visa in the state/region of your citizenship (nationality), you must provide the original and photocopy of the valid certificate or visa, which shows your legal stay, residence, work and study in the residing country.
  • If you once obtained a Chinese Visa, and now apply for a new Chinese visa with a new passport, you should provide the photocopy of the previous passport’s data page, and copy of the old Chinese Visa. (Official certificate of name change is needed if the name on the current passport is not the same on the old passport.) 
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of the return trip plane ticket for China.
  • A copy of a Chinese hotel booking for the whole duration of your stay containing the full names of the applicant.
  • Copy of travel itinerary showing entry and exit from Equatorial Guinea.
  • Bank statements showing proof of financial support.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of return flight tickets showing that applicants have intentions of returning to Equatorial Guinea.

China Tourist visa China Business visa

China Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • You must send your actual passport, which must have at least 8 months of validity remaining and at least two blank visa pages.
  • The last three pages on the US passport are amendment and endorsement pages. They cannot be used for visa stamp. 
  • You must provide a CLEAR copy of the information page of your passport in addition to your original passport.
  • China Visa Application Form which must be completely filled, signed and dated. One form per applicant. Do not leave any areas blank but instead write.
  • Hand-written application forms ARE NOT accepted by Chinese.
  • One passport-type photo, with a white background, taken by a professional passport photo service,
  • Applicants that are not citizens of Equatorial Guinea must provide a copy of their driver's license or state-issued ID card. 
  • Under-aged applicants who do not have a Driver's License can submit a parent's driver's license instead, along with a copy of the birth certificate.  Images of the front and backside of the ID are required.
  • Photocopy of round-trip airline reservation (full name MUST be shown on reservation) and hotel reservation.
  • Invitation Letter for Tourist Group issued by a Duly Authorized Tourism Unit.
  • Invitation Letter issued by an individual. For letters from individuals, a photocopy of the host’s Chinese ID card (front & back) is required. 
  • For a non-Chinese host, please include a copy of their passport (main info. page) and China resident permit.
  • An invitation letter issued by individuals in China shall include personal information of China tourist visa applicant (name, gender, date of birth, or passport number,).
  • The invitation letter must include information concerning the applicant’s visit such as the purpose of visit, date of arrival and departure, places to visit, the relationship between the applicant and the host, and who will bear the cost of the applicant’s accommodations in China.
  • The letter must state the information of host: name of the unit or individual, phone number, address, and if applicable, seal and signature of the legal representative.
  • The Chinese Embassy and Consulates randomly check the authenticity of applicants’ invitation letters by contacting the inviting party in China. When that happens, your China travel visa will be delayed, or denied if the letter is not authentic.
  • Applicants should also print all supporting documents on single-sided pages.  The Consulate of China will not accept double-sided documents.

China Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Original passport, with at least 8 months of validity beyond stay in China.
  • The passport must have at least two blank visa pages.
  • Applicant should take note that the amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used for visa stamp. 
  • Completely filled and signed China visa application form.
  • Applicants are required to provide one passport photograph taken against a white background. 
  • Applicants that are not citizens of Equatorial Guinea are required to provide a copy of their original residence permit.
  •  Invitation letter from Chinese companies must be on company letterhead, showing company address and ca phone number. The letter must also bear the official seal of the company.
  • The invitation letter must clearly state the nature of the business to be conducted in China.
  • A business cover letter from the applicant’s employer introducing the applicant, stating the awareness of the business leave, duration of leave and purpose of visit to China.
  • Applicants are not required to overstay the required duration of the business visa in China.

China Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

30.00 (USD)

Business visa

30.00 (USD)

China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Equatorial Guinea

Location

Address

Malabo

Boulevard Triomphal Omar Bongo B.P. 3914 Malabo Equatorial Guinea

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chinaembgq@mfa.gov.cn

(+240) 09-3505

Frequently Asked Questions

How safe is China for tourists?

China is relatively safe and non-violent. Most crime, such as pickpocketing, is preventable by taking precautions.

What is China famous for?
China is famous for being advanced in science and technology, astronomy and maths. The Chinese invented paper, the magnetic compass, printing, tea porcelain, silk, and gunpowder, among other things.
When is the best time to visit China?

The rule of thumb, in general, is that spring and autumn are the best times to visit China. Any time from March to May and from September to early November are the best moments to plan a great trip. One way to help you decide when to visit is to divide China between regions and seasons.