Foreign travel advice

Equatorial Guinea

Summary

• Still current at: 24 July 2017
• Updated: 16 May 2017
• Latest update:

  Summary and Terrorism section - updated information and advice following a review of the way in which the UK government describes the threat from terrorism in travel advice for all countries and territories; there’s no change in the UK government’s assessment of the level of threat from terrorism in Equatorial Guinea

There is no British Embassy in Equatorial Guinea. In an emergency, you can get consular assistance from the British High Commission in Yaounde. See Consular assistance

Be alert and take sensible personal security precautions. Roadblocks and unannounced identification checks are likely. Carry an appropriate form of identification (passport or residence permit) with you at all times. See Crime and Road travel

If you wish to travel outside Malabo on the island of Bioko, or outside Bata on the mainland, you will need to inform the local authorities in advance. See Local travel

There have been no cases of Ebola in Equatorial Guinea.

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Equatorial Guinea, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.

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