Basic Travel Requirements for Singaporeans visiting
Equatorial Guinea
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Equatorial Guinean Visa.
- A Singaporean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2′ x 2′ inches) taken in white background.
- Travel documents must be complete.
- Proof of financial capability for your stay in Equatorial Guinea.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of round trip ticket.
- Documents showing that you are a citizen of Singapore; for example, birth certificate.
- A copy of police report showing the applicant’s criminal records.
- Medical insurance covering the entire stay in Equatorial Guinea.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Equatorial Guinea Visa for Singaporeans
Facts about Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is known for its colonial architecture, volcanic view, fishing villages, beaches, and rainforests. The rainforests house endangered primates, various species of birds, and sea turtles. Tourists can visit the beaches in the country to relax and engage in activities of their choice.
Thousands of tourists’ troop into Equatorial Guinea each year to spend time on the isolated beaches in the country. As more people discover the country as a tourist destination, the number of visits to the country is bound to increase.
Foreigners are not allowed to take photographs of the presidential palace, ports, airports, and military installations. Doing this could land you in prison. Avoid being caught up in drug-related offenses, severe sentences are handed out to those caught in the use and possession of drugs.
Types of Equatorial Guinea Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 2 to 10 business days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 10 business days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Equatorial Guinea Visa
- A Singaporean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2′ x 2′ inches) taken in white background.
- Travel documents must be complete.
- Proof of financial capability for your stay in Equatorial Guinea.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of round trip ticket.
- Documents showing that you are a citizen of Singapore; for example, birth certificate.
- A copy of police report showing the applicant’s criminal records.
- Medical insurance covering the entire stay in Equatorial Guinea.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Equatorial Guinea Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Singaporeans traveling to Equatorial Guinea for tourism purposes are required to apply for a tourist visa.
- Proof of vaccination for yellow fever and polio required. A polio booster dose is required for those who have completed the normal series of the polio vaccine.
- It is increasingly common to be asked for proof of vaccination upon entry, and immigration officials may require you to be vaccinated at the airport (potency and sterility of items is always questionable) or bar entry into the country for those who do not comply with the requirements.
- Visitors staying more than 90 days should register at a local police station.
- Private ships landing at Equatoguinean ports must get clearance prior to approaching the shore.
- Generally, the police are responsive to reports of crimes by foreigners, but it is common to be asked to pay a substantial sum of money (between $50 to $100) in order to file a police report or obtain a copy of a police report on file.
- Equatorial Guinea is almost exclusively a cash economy. Generally, credit cards and checks are not accepted with the exception of a few Western hotels that cater to international business travelers. Credit card cash advances are not available.
- In the recent past, a special permit from the Ministry of Information and Tourism was required for virtually all types of photography in Equatorial Guinea.
- Although the law has changed, police or security officials may still attempt a fine or detain people taking photographs.
- A certificate of good conduct issued by the local authority of residence is required and will have a validity of 6 months from the date of issuance. The certificate will be in English, French or Spanish.
- An invitation letter duly formalized by the Immigration authorities of Equatorial Guinea containing the applicant’s name and passport number must be provided. The letter will have a validity of 3 weeks after issuance.
Equatorial Guinea Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Equatorial business visa is available to Equatorial Guinea traveling to the country for business purposes.
- Applicants are required to provide a covering letter from the host company.
- The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions:
- It must also mention the details of the traveler’s stay in the country.
- It must contain the traveler’s as well as the company’s information and should be issued on the company’s letterhead along with official seal and signature.
- Applicants are also required to provide a bank statement.
- The bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria:
- It must reflect sufficient balance in the savings bank account.
- It must be original and should have the bank’s stamp and signature on every page.
- A letter of invitation from the host company in Equatorial Guinea must be provided.
- The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria:
- It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
- It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
- It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.
Equatorial Guinea Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Business visa
100.00 (USD)
Equatorial Guinea Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Singapore
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Equatorial Guinea currently does not maintain an embassy in Singapore.
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