Equatorial Guinea visa requirements for Malaysians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malaysians visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

  • An original Malaysian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A duly completed and signed Equatorial Guinea visa application form.
  • Applicants are to provide proof of the paid visa application fee.
  • Three passport-sized photographs (4cm x 4cm) taken on a white background.
  • Travel documents must be completely provided.
  • Proof of financial capability to sustain you throughout your period of stay should be provided.
  • Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Equatorial Guinea Visa for Malaysians

Facts about Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea is known for its colonial architecture, volcanic view, fishing villages, beaches, and rainforests. The rainforests house endangered primates, various species of birds, and sea turtles. Tourists can visit the beaches in the country to relax and engage in activities of their choice.
 
Thousands of tourists’ troop into Equatorial Guinea each year to spend time on the isolated beaches in the country. As more people discover the country as a tourist destination, the number of visits to the country is bound to increase.
 
Foreigners are not allowed to take photographs of the presidential palace, ports, airports, and military installations. Doing this could land you in prison. Avoid being caught up in drug-related offenses, severe sentences are handed out to those caught in the use and possession of drugs.

Types of Equatorial Guinea Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 10 working days 90 days
Business visa 10 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Equatorial Guinea Visa

  • An original Malaysian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A duly completed and signed Equatorial Guinea visa application form.
  • Applicants are to provide proof of the paid visa application fee.
  • Three passport-sized photographs (4cm x 4cm) taken on a white background.
  • Travel documents must be completely provided.
  • Proof of financial capability to sustain you throughout your period of stay should be provided.
  • Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Equatorial Guinea Tourist visa Equatorial Guinea Business visa

Equatorial Guinea Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Equatorial Guinea tourist visa is issued to Malaysians who have the intention of visiting Equatorial Guinea for tourism and visitation.
  • Applicants who are traveling to visit friends and family are to submit a letter of invitation from their host. The letter should contain the home and contact address of the host and the relationship with the applicant.
  • Applicant's passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of departure should be submitted by the applicant.
  • Applicants who are employed are to submit a letter from their employer stating the awareness and duration of their leave.
  • Minors should ensure they provide the original copy of their birth certificate. If the minor will be traveling without supervision, a notarized consent signed by both their parents is required.
  • Proof of the incentive of returning to your home country at the expiration of your visa should be submitted.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
  • Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.
  • Applicants are required to tender a copy of a round trip ticket to your country of origin, showing entry and exit dates to/from Equatorial Guinea as well as the flight numbers.
  • Applicants are to submit a proof of hotel reservation or accommodation.

Equatorial Guinea Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to Malaysians who are traveling to Equatorial Guinea for business purposes.
  • An original Malaysian passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel should be submitted.
  • A letter from the applicant's employer stating their awareness, purpose and duration of the applicant's trip should be submitted.
  • An invitation letter from the company in Equatorial Guinea should be provided. This letter should state the duration and purpose of the visit and valid contact information of the company should be stated in the letter.
  • The letter must state whether the responsibility of the applicants' finances would be on the host company or the sponsoring company.
  • Proof of previous business dealings between the applicants' company and the host company is necessary.
  • A certificate of business registration of the company in Equatorial Guinea should be submitted.
  • Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.
  • A copy of the applicant's travel itinerary or round trip reservation should be submitted.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee should be provided.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.
  • Applicant proof of incentive of returning to Malaysia at the expiration of his visa should be submitted.
  • Applicants of the business visa are required to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever before traveling to Equatorial Guinea.
  • Proof of clean criminal record is required in Malaysia should be provided
  • Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination should be submitted. 

Equatorial Guinea Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

150.00 (USD)

Business visa

150.00 (USD)

Equatorial Guinea Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Malaysia

Location

Address

Kuala Lumpur

14 Ampang Hilir, Off Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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(+60) 3 4257 6500

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Equatorial Guinea visa fee refundable?

Once your visa has been rejected, your visa fee is not refundable. However, you are allowed to re-apply for another visa.

Is it safe to visit Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea is, overall, a safe place to visit, especially in Malabo and Bata.

What do they wear in Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guineans try to look good in public, In Urban areas Western-style clothes are worn. Women and girls wear bright colored pleated skirts with African patterns, starched blouses, and polished shoes. Children in the villages wear shorts, jeans, and tee-shirts.

What is the climate of Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. From June to August, Río Muni is dry and Bioko wet; from December to February, the reverse occurs. In between, there is a gradual transition.