# Equatorial Guinea visa for Indian citizens > Indian citizens apply for a Equatorial Guinea visa directly with the embassy or its official visa portal. The published fee for E-Visa (Tourist or Business) is 50 USD. Processing time (E-Visa): Up to 72 hours for a complete application (FAQ: normally 24–72 hours from payment; contact support if over five working days) Sources checked on October 15, 2026. Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/equatorial-guinea Sources checked on: 2026-10-15 Applies via: Embassy/official portal VFS Global: https://equatorialguinea-evisa.com/ ## Overview VFS Global does not operate an Equatorial Guinea visa application centre in India (visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/gnq/ has no content). Instead, the Government of Equatorial Guinea runs an online e-Visa service, open to all nationalities since 1 July 2023, with VFS Global as technical partner: register at egonline.vfsevisa.com, fill the form, upload documents and pay online; the Directorate General of Immigration issues an e-Visa letter by email. The only border currently enabled for the online visa is Malabo International Airport. Equatorial Guinea's e-Visa FAQ says an e-Visa is usually valid for a single entry, and all applicants, including children and infants, must have a visa. ## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry - **Visa on arrival:** Partly available: the visa is stamped into the passport at the visa desk on arrival at Malabo International Airport (after a retina scan), but only for travellers who already hold e-Visa approval obtained online before departure; no arrival visa without prior e-Visa approval is published. - **eVisa / online visa:** Available: Indians, like all nationalities, can apply online for the Equatorial Guinea tourist or business e-Visa through the Government's official e-Visa service run with VFS Global (equatorialguinea-evisa.com / egonline.vfsevisa.com): USD 50 visa fee plus USD 25 VFS service fee, decision normally within 24-72 hours, e-Visa sent by email and usually valid for a single entry. It can be used only for arrival by air at Malabo International Airport. - **Visa-free entry:** Not available: the official e-Visa service states that all applicants, including children and infants, must have a visa to enter Equatorial Guinea; Indians obtain it online through the e-Visa service before travel. ## Visa fees - **E-Visa (Tourist or Business):** 50 USD — Same for infants, minors and adults; paid online by MasterCard, Visa or Union Pay (3D Secure) in USD; non-refundable **Service fee:** VFS Service fees 25 USD (excluding taxes) ## Documents required ### All applicants - Passport bio page (passport valid at least 6 months from date of arrival, at least 1 blank page) - Hotel/accommodation proof (or invitation letter with house registration and ID/passport copy of the inviting person) - Travel insurance - Bank statement for 3 months stamped by the bank - Original yellow fever certificate - Return flight ticket - Passport size photograph - Visas issued in the last 3 months (if any) ### Business Visa - Invitation letter / letter detailing the business need on the letterhead of the company ### Documents to carry at the immigration counter - Passport with at least 6 months validity from date of entry - Return flight ticket copies - Vaccine certificates or PCR test results if applicable - Yellow Fever Certificate - Travel insurance ### How to apply online (official e-Visa FAQ) - Go to https://egonline.vfsevisa.com/gnq/en/login, click 'Apply Now' and register with your e-mail ID - Fill the visa application form and answer the questions - Upload the cover page and bio page of the passport, a confirmed hotel booking (or 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 - Pay online (USD 50 visa fee + USD 25 service fee; non-refundable) and receive the result by e-mail within 24-72 hours; each family member's application is decided separately - If refused, the reason is given in the letter sent by e-mail and you can reapply online ### On arrival at Malabo International Airport - Passport valid at least 180 days from the expected date of entry, a copy of the valid e-Visa and proof of stay (hotel voucher or family residence proof) - Use the dedicated visa lane, present 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 ## Photo specifications - **Size:** 4x6 cm - **Background:** Any light colour background ## Travel medical insurance **Required:** Yes Travel insurance is listed among mandatory upload documents and documents to carry at immigration; minimum coverage not published ## Processing time - **E-Visa:** Up to 72 hours for a complete application (FAQ: normally 24–72 hours from payment; contact support if over five working days) ## Visa categories ### E-Visa - Tourist Visa - Business Visa ## Where to apply in India Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below. ## How to apply from India 1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the Equatorial Guinea visa application form linked from the official pages below. 2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category. 3. **Submit your application** — Submit through the embassy or the official visa portal linked below. 4. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is the Equatorial Guinea visa fee for Indian citizens? E-Visa (Tourist or Business): 50 USD. Service fee: VFS Service fees 25 USD (excluding taxes). ### What documents are required for a Equatorial Guinea visa from India? Passport bio page (passport valid at least 6 months from date of arrival, at least 1 blank page); Hotel/accommodation proof (or invitation letter with house registration and ID/passport copy of the inviting person); Travel insurance; Bank statement for 3 months stamped by the bank; Original yellow fever certificate; Return flight ticket. Plus 2 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 4 visa categories. ### How long does Equatorial Guinea visa processing take for Indians? E-Visa: Up to 72 hours for a complete application (FAQ: normally 24–72 hours from payment; contact support if over five working days). ### Where do Indian citizens apply for a Equatorial Guinea visa? Applications go via Embassy/official portal. ### Can Indians get a Equatorial Guinea visa on arrival or an eVisa? Visa on arrival — Partly available: the visa is stamped into the passport at the visa desk on arrival at Malabo International Airport (after a retina scan), but only for travellers who already hold e-Visa approval obtained online before departure; no arrival visa without prior e-Visa approval is published. eVisa — Available: Indians, like all nationalities, can apply online for the Equatorial Guinea tourist or business e-Visa through the Government's official e-Visa service run with VFS Global (equatorialguinea-evisa.com / egonline.vfsevisa.com): USD 50 visa fee plus USD 25 VFS service fee, decision normally within 24-72 hours, e-Visa sent by email and usually valid for a single entry. It can be used only for arrival by air at Malabo International Airport. Visa-free entry — Not available: the official e-Visa service states that all applicants, including children and infants, must have a visa to enter Equatorial Guinea; Indians obtain it online through the e-Visa service before travel. ### What photo size is required for a Equatorial Guinea visa? Size: 4x6 cm. Background: Any light colour background. ### Is travel medical insurance required for a Equatorial Guinea visa? Yes. Travel insurance is listed among mandatory upload documents and documents to carry at immigration; minimum coverage not published ### Which Equatorial Guinea visa types can Indian citizens apply for? E-Visa. 2 visa types are listed on this page. ## Sources - [Official Equatorial Guinea eVisa (VFS Global) – Information: fees, documents, processing time](https://equatorialguinea-evisa.com/information) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 - [Official Equatorial Guinea eVisa (VFS Global) – FAQ](https://equatorialguinea-evisa.com/faq) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 - [Official Equatorial Guinea eVisa – home (Malabo airport only notice)](https://equatorialguinea-evisa.com/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 - [VFS Global media release – New Equatorial Guinea E-Visa service launched for all nationalities (June 2023)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/PDF/media-releases/2023/MR_20230619_EquitorialGuineaevisadraft.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 - [Official Equatorial Guinea eVisa (VFS Global) – Arriving in Equatorial Guinea (Malabo airport, visa stamping)](https://equatorialguinea-evisa.com/arriving-in-country) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 ### Notes on sources - No VFS India centre / visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/gnq page has no content - Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in New Delhi: no official website found; embassy sticker-visa route not published on any official source - Travel insurance minimum coverage not published - Photo specification beyond size/background not published on pages read - Length of stay and validity period of the e-Visa not published (FAQ: usually single entry) --- *Yatra For Fun Pvt Ltd — India Office, 745, Koyal Vihar, Sector 52, Gurugram, Haryana 122003. 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