South Africa
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Equatorial Guinea requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Equatorial Guinea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Equatorial Guinea visa?
Equatorial Guinea e-Visa (tourist, business, family or friends visit)
Key facts
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Normally 24 to 72 hours after payment for a complete application; contact the help desk if it takes more than five working days.
All visa types for Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea’s e-Visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Equatorial Guinea states it: Normally 24 to 72 hours after payment for a complete application; contact the help desk if it takes more than five working days.
Missions of Equatorial Guinea in South Africa
- Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Pretoria
Florence Street 48, Pretoria
Equatorial Guinea has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Citizens of Equatorial Guinea travelling to South Africa
Equatorial GuineaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Equatorial Guinea
Travel advice for Equatorial Guinea
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from South Africa to Equatorial Guinea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Equatorial Guinea at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Equatorial Guinea (updated 8 January 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Equatorial Guinea (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Equatorial Guinea
How long South African citizens may stay in Equatorial Guinea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Equatorial Guinea is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Equatorial Guinea’s neighbours for South African citizens
Gabon admits South African citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Equatorial Guinea travelling to South Africa
Citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of Equatorial Guinea in South Africa?
The embassy of Equatorial Guinea in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Equatorial Guinea e-Visa cost?
Equatorial Guinea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Normally 24 to 72 hours after payment for a complete application; contact the help desk if it takes more than five working days.
Do citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Can South African citizens enter Equatorial Guinea visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Equatorial Guinea.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.