Equatorial Guinea Visa Documents Checklist for Indians (2026)

This checklist is built from the official Equatorial Guinea e-Visa pages (information, FAQ and airport arrival pages), as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. There is no Equatorial Guinea visa application centre in India, so every document below is uploaded at egonline.vfsevisa.com, not handed over at a counter. For the wider picture of fees, timelines and entry rules, see our Equatorial Guinea visa guide for Indians.

Which documents go into the online application?

The official information page lists the same core set for tourist and business applicants. Each item is uploaded as a scan during the online application.

Two items on this list catch Indian applicants out most often. The first is the yellow fever certificate, which the official pages list both as an upload and as a document to carry. The second is the bank statement: a printout from net banking is not the same as a statement stamped by the bank, which is what the list specifies. Ask your branch for a stamped copy covering the last three months.

What extra paper does a business traveller need?

The e-Visa covers two purposes: tourist and business. A business applicant uploads everything in the table above and adds one more document: an invitation letter, or a letter detailing the business need, on the letterhead of the company.

The official pages do not publish a template for this letter. Keep it factual: who you are, which company you represent, whom you will meet in Equatorial Guinea, the purpose of the visit and your travel dates. The dates in the letter should match the return ticket and hotel booking you upload, because the immigration officer at Malabo can ask to see the same papers again.

Which papers should you carry to Malabo International Airport?

Malabo International Airport is the only border currently enabled for the online visa. The e-Visa itself is a letter sent by email, and the visa is stamped into your passport on arrival. According to the official arrival page, the steps are:

1. Go to the dedicated visa lane.
2. Present your passport, a copy of the valid e-Visa and proof of stay (hotel voucher or family residence proof).
3. Give a retina scan.
4. Receive the visa stamp in your passport.

The official list of documents to carry at the immigration counter is:

• Passport with at least 6 months' validity from the date of entry (the arrival page states at least 180 days from the expected date of entry)
• Copies of the return flight ticket
• Vaccine certificates or PCR test results, if applicable
• Yellow Fever Certificate
• Travel insurance

The arrival page adds that the immigration officer may ask for return tickets, hotel bookings or other documents, so keep printed copies of everything you uploaded in your hand luggage.

How strict are the photo and passport rules?

The photo specification published on the official pages is short: 4x6 cm on any light colour background. No further rules on expression, age of the photo or file format are published on the pages we read. A 4x6 cm print is a size you will usually need to request specifically from a photo studio, so do not reuse a photo cut for a different visa.

For the passport, plan for two checks. The upload list asks for at least 6 months' validity from the date of arrival and at least 1 blank page. The arrival page asks for at least 180 days from the expected date of entry. If your passport is close to either limit, renew it through Passport Seva before you apply, because the e-Visa is tied to the passport you upload.

Does every family member need a separate set of documents?

Yes. The official e-Visa service states that all applicants, including children and infants, must have a visa to enter Equatorial Guinea. The fee is the same for infants, minors and adults: USD 50 per person, plus the VFS service fee of USD 25 (excluding taxes), paid online by MasterCard, Visa or Union Pay with 3D Secure. Both amounts are non-refundable.

Each family member's application is decided separately, so one approval does not mean the whole family is approved. Prepare a full set of documents for each traveller, including a child's own passport scan and photo, and keep the hotel booking and return ticket consistent across all applications.

Mistakes to avoid before you upload

• Planning to land elsewhere. Only Malabo International Airport is enabled for the e-Visa. A routing that enters the country another way does not match the online visa.
• Leaving out the yellow fever certificate. It is on both the upload list and the airport list.
• An unstamped statement. The list asks for a bank statement for 3 months stamped by the bank.
• A wrong-size photo. The official size is 4x6 cm on a light background.
• Assuming the visa covers several trips. The official FAQ says an e-Visa is usually valid for a single entry; the length of stay and validity period are not published, so check your e-Visa letter.

If an application is refused, the official FAQ says the reason is given in the letter sent by email and you can reapply online. A new application means paying the fees again, so it is worth checking every document against the table above before you pay.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Indians apply for an Equatorial Guinea visa at an embassy in New Delhi?

No embassy route is published. We found no official website for the Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in New Delhi, and no official source publishes a sticker-visa process for India. The published route is the online e-Visa at egonline.vfsevisa.com.

Is the Equatorial Guinea e-Visa fee refunded if the visa is refused?

No. The USD 50 visa fee and the USD 25 VFS service fee are both non-refundable. The refusal letter sent by email gives the reason, and you can submit a fresh application online.

How quickly will I know if my documents were accepted?

The official FAQ says the result is sent by email within 24 to 72 hours of payment for a complete application. If you have heard nothing after five working days, the FAQ advises contacting the e-Visa support team.

Do I need a separate application for my baby?

Yes. Every traveller, including children and infants, must have a visa, and the USD 50 fee is the same for infants, minors and adults. Each family member's application is decided separately.