Foreign travel advice

Equatorial Guinea

Summary

• Still current at: 20 April 2018
• Updated: 6 February 2018
• Latest update:

  Summary – there’s no British Embassy in Malabo. Malabo is covered by the British High Commission in Yaoundé; however, there’s an Honorary Consul who can provide advice and assistance; Entry requirements section (Emergency travel documents) – Emergency travel documents (ETDs) aren’t valid for entry into Equatorial Guinea but are accepted for exit from Equatorial Guinea

There’s no British Embassy in Malabo. Malabo is covered by the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. There’s an Honorary Consul who can provide advice and assistance. 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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