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Germany visa for citizens of Equatorial Guinea

Visa required

Citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Germany visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

Apply on VIDEX – Schengen visa application form

All visa types for Germany

Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

German missions in Equatorial Guinea

Germany has 1 mission in Equatorial Guinea. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Malabo.

Germany looks after Equatorial Guinea from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon (266 km from Ciudad de la Paz) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Equatorial Guinea is decided by Germany, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

German citizens travelling to Equatorial Guinea

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Travel advice for Germany

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Equatorial Guinea to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Equatorial Guinea can stay in Germany

How long citizens of Equatorial Guinea may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Equatorial Guinea apply

Germany has no embassy or career consulate in Equatorial Guinea, and its honorary consulate in Malabo normally does not issue visas. Citizens of Equatorial Guinea apply through a mission of Germany accredited to Equatorial Guinea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.

Germany and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets citizens of Equatorial Guinea travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.

Germany’s neighbours for citizens of Equatorial Guinea

Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require citizens of Equatorial Guinea to obtain a visa in advance.

German citizens travelling to Equatorial Guinea

German citizens need an e-Visa for Equatorial Guinea, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Germany in Equatorial Guinea?

No. Germany has no embassy in Equatorial Guinea, only honorary consulates in Malabo. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon for Equatorial Guinea.

How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?

Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

Do German citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?

German citizens need an e-Visa for Equatorial Guinea, applied for online before travel.

Can citizens of Equatorial Guinea enter Germany visa-free?

No; citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.