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Do I need a visa for Equatorial Guinea with a US passport?

Short answer
It depends

An e-Visa is required: apply online before you travel.

What you need

Equatorial Guinea at a glance

RegionAfrica
Everyday prices40 on our price index (US = 100)
PowerType C/E sockets, 220/380 V, 50 Hz

On cost, Equatorial Guinea is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 40 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Equatorial Guinea compares to 179 countries.

Pack a plug adapter: US devices use Type A/B/NEMA 14-30/NEMA 14-50, but Equatorial Guinea uses Type C/E. Voltage differs too (220/380 V there versus 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Equatorial Guinea.

Common questions

Do US citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?

It depends. An e-Visa is required: apply online before you travel.

How long can a US passport holder stay in Equatorial Guinea?

The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.

Is the visa information on this page official?

No. This is a summary compiled from a public passport-requirement dataset and can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Equatorial Guinea's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.

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