Equatorial Guinea Yellow Fever Certificate Rule for Indian Travellers

The e-Visa service is run by the Government of Equatorial Guinea with VFS Global as technical partner, and the Directorate General of Immigration issues the e-Visa letter by email. The rules below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For the full visa picture, see our Equatorial Guinea visa guide for Indians.

Where do the official rules mention yellow fever?

The certificate appears in two places on the official e-Visa website:

• The e-Visa document list on the Information page includes an 'Original yellow fever certificate', next to the passport bio page, accommodation proof, travel insurance, bank statement, return ticket and photo.
• Documents to carry at the immigration counter lists a Yellow Fever Certificate, together with your passport, return ticket copies, travel insurance, and vaccine certificates or PCR test results if applicable.

Treat the certificate as needed twice: once for the application file and again, in original, on arrival. The FAQ's step-by-step upload instructions name the passport pages, hotel booking or invitation, return ticket and photo, but not the certificate. Because the main document list does include it, keep a clear scan ready in case the form asks for it.

Does the rule cover children and business travellers?

The certificate sits in the common document list, which applies to both e-Visa types: Tourist Visa and Business Visa. The service also says all applicants, including children and infants, must have a visa, and the 50 USD fee is the same for infants, minors and adults. The official pages we read publish no age-based exemption from the certificate.

If a child in your group has not been vaccinated, ask the e-Visa support team before paying. The fee is non-refundable, and each family member's application is decided separately.

What do the official pages leave out?

Several things Indian travellers ask about are not published on the pages in our record:

• how long before arrival the vaccination must be done;
• which medical exemptions, if any, are accepted;
• whether a digital copy is enough at the border (the document list says 'original');
• the minimum cover for the mandatory travel insurance;
• the e-Visa's length of stay and validity (the FAQ only says it is usually single entry).

We do not fill these gaps with guesses. Check the official e-Visa FAQ or contact its support team, and ask your doctor or vaccination centre about timing.

Template: your e-Visa document pack

Use this as a working checklist. The last column is what to keep in your hand luggage for Malabo.

Template: cover note for a business e-Visa

The Business Visa also needs an invitation letter, or a letter detailing the business need, on the company's letterhead. This structure covers what the official list asks for:

[Company letterhead]
To: Directorate General of Immigration, Equatorial Guinea
Subject: Business e-Visa for [full name], passport [number]
[Company name] confirms that [name], [designation], will travel to Malabo from [date] to [date] for [meetings, project work or inspection] with [host organisation]. [State who pays for travel, accommodation and insurance.] Contact: [name, email, phone].
[Signature, name, designation, date]

No required wording is published, so keep it factual and make every detail match your passport, tickets and hotel booking.

How much does it cost, and how long does it take?

The e-Visa fee is 50 USD, plus a 25 USD VFS service fee (excluding taxes). You pay online in USD by MasterCard, Visa or Union Pay with 3D Secure, and neither amount is refundable. A complete application takes up to 72 hours; the FAQ says normally 24-72 hours from payment, and to contact support if it takes more than five working days. If the e-Visa is refused, the reason is given in the letter sent by email, and you can reapply online.

What happens when you land in Malabo?

Malabo International Airport is the only border currently enabled for the online visa, so you must arrive there by air. At the airport you use the dedicated visa lane, present your passport, e-Visa and proof of stay, give a retina scan and receive the visa stamp. The immigration officer may ask for return tickets, hotel bookings or other documents, which is when the original yellow fever certificate in your hand luggage matters.

For other countries' entry rules, see our visa guides for Indians.

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

Can Indians get an Equatorial Guinea visa on arrival without an e-Visa?

No arrival visa without prior approval is published. The visa is stamped at Malabo International Airport only for travellers who already hold e-Visa approval obtained online before departure.

Is there an Equatorial Guinea visa centre in India?

No. VFS Global does not operate an Equatorial Guinea visa application centre in India, and no official website for an embassy route was found. Indians apply online through the official e-Visa service.

What photo does the Equatorial Guinea e-Visa need?

The official FAQ asks for a 4x6 cm photo on a light background. It is uploaded with the passport pages, accommodation proof and return ticket.

Is travel insurance compulsory for Equatorial Guinea?

Yes. Travel insurance is on the e-Visa document list and on the list of documents to carry at immigration. The official pages do not publish a minimum coverage amount.