How to Get an Equatorial Guinea Visa from India in 2026 (Full Guide)

This guide follows the official Equatorial Guinea e-Visa pages and the VFS Global launch release, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. It covers the whole journey from choosing the route to the visa stamp at Malabo. For a one-page summary of fees and rules, keep our Equatorial Guinea visa page for Indian travellers open alongside.

Which entry route is open to Indian passport holders?

Indians often look for an embassy counter or a visa on arrival first. Neither is a stand-alone option on the official sources.

In practice, that leaves one route: the online e-Visa, applied for from India before you fly.

What should you prepare before you register?

Have digital copies ready before you start, because the form asks for uploads in one sitting. The official FAQ names the cover page and bio page of your passport, a confirmed hotel booking (or an invitation letter with house registration and the inviter's Equatorial Guinea ID card or passport copy), a confirmed return flight ticket and a 4x6 cm photo on a light background. The information page adds travel insurance, a bank statement for 3 months stamped by the bank, an original yellow fever certificate and any visas issued in the last 3 months.

Your passport must be valid at least 6 months from the date of arrival with at least 1 blank page. Business travellers also need an invitation letter or a letter detailing the business need on company letterhead.

How do you apply online, step by step?

1. Open the official portal at egonline.vfsevisa.com, click "Apply Now" and register with your email ID.
2. Fill in the visa application form and answer the questions. Choose tourist or business purpose.
3. Upload your passport pages, proof of stay, return ticket, photo and the other listed documents.
4. Pay online in USD by MasterCard, Visa or Union Pay card with 3D Secure.
5. Watch your email: the e-Visa letter, or a refusal letter with the reason, is sent there.
6. Print the e-Visa and carry it with your passport and proof of stay to Malabo.

If you are applying for family members, repeat the process for each person. The official FAQ says each family member's application is decided separately.

How much will you pay, and how is it charged?

The fees are charged in USD, so an Indian card will show the rupee amount at your bank's conversion rate. Use a card enabled for international online payments with 3D Secure, because the official page lists 3D Secure MasterCard, Visa or Union Pay. Neither the visa fee nor the service fee is refunded if the application is refused.

How long does the decision take?

The official information page gives up to 72 hours for a complete application. The FAQ says the result normally arrives by email within 24–72 hours of payment, and asks applicants to contact support if more than five working days pass without a decision.

A short processing time does not mean you should apply at the last minute. A refusal means a fresh application and fresh fees, so apply early enough to fix a problem and try again before your flight.

What happens when you land in Malabo?

The only border currently enabled for the online visa is Malabo International Airport. Bring your passport (valid at least 180 days from the expected date of entry), a copy of the valid e-Visa and proof of stay, such as a hotel voucher or family residence proof.

At the airport you use the dedicated visa lane, present those documents, give a retina scan and receive the visa stamp in your passport. The official arrival page says the immigration officer may ask for return tickets, hotel bookings or other documents. The immigration counter list also includes a yellow fever certificate, travel insurance and, if applicable, vaccine certificates or PCR test results.

What do the official sources not tell you yet?

Some details are still missing from the official pages, and it is better to know that before you plan:

• Length of stay and validity: not published. The FAQ only says an e-Visa is usually valid for a single entry, so read the dates on your e-Visa letter.
• Insurance minimum: travel insurance is mandatory, but no minimum coverage is published.
• Photo rules: only the size (4x6 cm) and a light background are published.
• Embassy route: no official sticker-visa process for India is published.

When a detail is missing, the e-Visa support channel on the official site is the place to ask, not an unofficial forum.

For the supporting papers, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages run from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp us on +91 95230 91018 or send us a message.

Frequently asked questions

When did Equatorial Guinea open its e-Visa to Indians?

The e-Visa service has been open to all nationalities, including Indians, since 1 July 2023. VFS Global announced the launch in a June 2023 media release and acts as the Government's technical partner.

Can I get an Equatorial Guinea visa on arrival without applying online?

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

Is the Equatorial Guinea e-Visa valid for more than one trip?

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 the dates shown on the e-Visa letter you receive by email.

What should I do if my Equatorial Guinea e-Visa is refused?

The refusal letter sent by email states the reason, and you can reapply online. The USD 50 visa fee and USD 25 service fee are not refunded, so fix the issue named in the letter before you pay again.