Useful information

Visas

To travel to Equatorial Guinea, it is essential to have a visa. There are four modalities: tourism, business, humanitarian emergencies and congresses, meetings and seminars.

Find all the information, as well as the application forms, in our “Consular Services” section.

When to travel

We offer you some information that can help you on your journey.

December-February
Dry season on Bioko Island.

June-August
The best time to travel to the continent.

March-May and September-November
Temperatures drop; roads are less passable during the rainy season.

Not to be missed

Surrounded by beautiful black and white volcanic sand beaches, Bioko has jungle, forest, savannah and the volcanic peak of Basilé (3012 m). Sea turtles come to its shores to spawn at Ureca, and the dense jungle around Luba Crater is the primate habitat the country is famous for.

Bioko Island

Bioko is the most frequented island as it is home to the capital, Malabo, formerly known as Santa Isabel. There is a lot of architectural evidence from the colonial era that can be found on the island, it is because it is through it that the Spaniards arrived to settle, and where they mostly lived. The island of Bioko includes two provinces: Bioko Norte and Bioko Sur, the difference of which is a slight change in temperature.

Surrounded by beautiful black and white volcanic sand beaches, Bioko has jungle, forest, savannah and the volcanic peak of Basilé (3012 m). Sea turtles come to its shores to spawn at Ureca, and the dense jungle around Luba Crater is the primate habitat the country is famous for.

Continental region

Río Muni is the mainland and the largest territory in the whole country. Its administrative capital is located in the city of Bata and consists of four provinces: Litoral, Wele-Nzas, Kié-Ntem and Centro Sur.

Bata, on the shores of the Atlantic coast, is experiencing strong expansion and growth thanks to oil revenues. Tall buildings and wide boulevards mingle with the tranquility of its promenade and its coastal area.

Corisco Island

The best getaway to white sand beaches, warm waters and palm trees is in Corisco, so far little visited. Perfect for spending a few days of calm and tranquility in a paradisiacal environment.

Annobón Island

The best getaway to white sand beaches, warm waters and palm trees is in Corisco, so far little visited. Perfect for spending a few days of calm and tranquility in a paradisiacal environment.

Mount Alén National Park

It is one of Africa’s best kept secrets. With 2000 km2 of jungle-covered mountains, this national park is home to elephants, lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, buffalo, crocodiles, leopards and quirky creatures like the goliath frogs.