How to get a Equatorial Guinea visa from Ghana
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ghanaian passport holders travelling to Equatorial Guinea.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Equatorial Guinea.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Ghanaian applicants need to provide.
- Valid national passport which has a validity of 3 months after entry into the country with one blank page for entry stamp.
- Bank statement which is not older than 3 months from the period of entry to the country. This is proof that you can cater for yourself during the period of your stay in the country.
- Duly completed application form which has been signed where necessary.
- One recent passport-size photograph taken with a white background. The passport should follow the photo specification for a visa application.
- Valid travel insurance.
- Return and onward ticket.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit Equatorial Guinea for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
- All visitors to Equatorial Guinea must carry a valid passport.
- Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Equatorial Guinea.
- Visa applicants intending to visit a friend or family need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Equatorial Guinea.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires and present documents that show you have the intention to do so.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
Business visa
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Equatorial Guinea for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Equatorial Guinea company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting with in Equatorial Guinea is required.
- If you have had previous business dealings with the company you are meeting with, you are required to present a proof of this.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
Where to apply
Equatorial Guinea embassy & visa application centers in Ghana.
Accra
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the currency used in Equatorial Guinea?
The official currency of Equatorial Guinea is the Central African CFA franc.
Where is Equatorial Guinea located?
Equatorial Guinea is located on the west coast of Central Africa.
How rich is Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea became rich when oil was discovered there in 1996. Still, the wealth isn't evenly distributed and corruption within the country is considered one of the worst on Earth.
What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
Malabo is currently the capital of Equatorial Guinea.