Equatorial Guinea Visa Processing Time from India (2026 Update)

The service has been open to all nationalities since 1 July 2023 and is run by the Government of Equatorial Guinea, with VFS Global as technical partner; the Directorate General of Immigration issues the e-Visa. Timelines below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For documents and entry rules, see our Equatorial Guinea visa guide for Indians.

How long does each step take?

Only one step, the decision, has a published time. The rest depends on how quickly you assemble the file.

What can push the decision past 72 hours?

The 72-hour figure on the official Information page applies to a complete application. These points from the official document rules decide whether yours counts as complete:

• Passport: valid at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least 1 blank page; upload both the cover page and the bio page.
• Accommodation: a confirmed hotel booking, or an invitation letter with house registration and the inviter's Equatorial Guinea ID card or passport copy.
• Return travel: a confirmed return flight ticket.
• Photo: 4x6 cm on a light background.
• Other listed papers: travel insurance, a 3-month bank statement stamped by the bank, an original yellow fever certificate, and any visas issued in the last 3 months.
• Business trips: an invitation letter, or a letter detailing the business need, on the company's letterhead.

Families should also note that each member's application is decided separately, so one letter can arrive before another. If the e-Visa is refused, the reason is given in the letter sent by email and you can reapply online, but the original fee is not refunded and the new application has its own processing time.

How far ahead of the flight should you apply?

The official pages publish no minimum or maximum lead time. Build your plan from what they do publish: up to 72 hours for the decision, plus the point at five working days when you should contact support. Leave room for both before your departure date.

The upload asks for a confirmed hotel booking and a confirmed return flight ticket, so those come before the application. Because the decision is not guaranteed and the fee is non-refundable, prefer bookings you can change or cancel.

Is there a faster route from India?

No faster route is published. The official pages show no express or urgent e-Visa tier. VFS Global does not operate an Equatorial Guinea visa application centre in India; its India page for the country has no content. No official website for an embassy in New Delhi was found, and no embassy sticker-visa route is published on any official source.

A visa on arrival is not a shortcut either. The visa is stamped at Malabo International Airport only for travellers who already hold e-Visa approval obtained online before departure; no arrival visa without that approval is published. The 24-72 hour e-Visa is therefore the only published timeline for Indian travellers.

What does the e-Visa cost, and how long does it last?

The fee is 50 USD, plus a 25 USD VFS service fee excluding taxes. It is the same for infants, minors and adults, and all applicants, including children and infants, must have a visa. Payment is online in USD by MasterCard, Visa or Union Pay with 3D Secure, and it is non-refundable.

The official FAQ says an e-Visa is usually valid for a single entry. The length of stay and the validity period are not published on the pages in our record, so confirm them with the support team before planning a long or multi-stop trip.

What happens when you land in Malabo?

Malabo International Airport is the only border currently enabled for the online visa, so you must arrive by air there. At the airport you need:

• a passport valid at least 180 days from the expected date of entry;
• a copy of the valid e-Visa;
• proof of stay, such as a hotel voucher or family residence proof.

Use the dedicated visa lane, present these documents, give a retina scan and receive the visa stamp. The immigration officer may ask for return tickets, hotel bookings or other documents. The official list of documents to carry at the counter also includes a Yellow Fever Certificate and travel insurance.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Equatorial Guinea e-Visa fee refunded if I am refused?

No. The 50 USD visa fee and 25 USD service fee are non-refundable. The refusal letter sent by email gives the reason, and you can reapply online.

Does my child need a separate Equatorial Guinea e-Visa?

Yes. The official service says all applicants, including children and infants, must have a visa, at the same 50 USD fee. Each family member's application is decided separately.

Can I enter Equatorial Guinea by land or sea on the e-Visa?

No. The only border currently enabled for the online visa is Malabo International Airport, so the e-Visa can only be used for arrival by air there.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate for the e-Visa?

Yes. An original yellow fever certificate is on the official e-Visa document list, and a Yellow Fever Certificate is among the documents to carry at the immigration counter.