Get a Equatorial Guinea Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Equatorial Guinea Visa for Swiss Citizens

  1. Passport

    The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

    • Contain at least two blank visa pages
    • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

  2. Proof of Residency

    A copy of the applicant's residency or work permit for their place of residence

  3. Photograph(s)

    You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples
    • Be identical

  4. Photocopy of Passport ID Page

    Provide a clear colour copy of your passport identification page

  5. Yellow Fever Certificate

    One copy of yellow fever certificate

  6. Proof of Employment

    A letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment in Switzerland

  7. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

    • A flight confirmation showing onward/return ticket
    • A copy of the hotel booking confirmation

  8. Standard Criminal Record Certificate

    A copy of the standard criminal record certificate. This must be issued within the last three months

  9. Proof of Travel Insurance

    A colour copy of actual travel insurance policy certificate (email not accepted). The certificate must:

    • Include the full name of the applicant
    • State that the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip
    • State that the medical evacuation costs are covered

  10. Visa Application Form(s)

    One fully completed and signed application form

  11. Yellow Fever Certificate

    One original yellow fever certificate

  12. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

    For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.


    For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed VisaCentral Visa Order Form which can be found in the VisaCentral Application Pack should be submitted.


    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

Business Travel Requirements for an Equatorial Guinea Visa for Swiss Citizens

  1. Passport

    The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

    • Contain at least two blank visa pages
    • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

  2. Photograph(s)

    You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples
    • Be identical

  3. Business Introduction Letter

    You must provide a Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.

    All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here

  4. Letter of Invitation

    A letter of invitation from the country of destination. This invitation must:

    • Be an original
    • Be addressed to the Embassy
    • Be addressed and faxed to the Ambassador in France and certified by the Foreigners National Security Department in Malabo

    Or

    • An authorisation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Equatorial Guinea

  5. Photocopy of Passport ID Page

    A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

  6. Yellow Fever Certificate

    One copy of yellow fever certificate

  7. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

    • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

    Or

    • A copy of the applicant's tourist voucher

  8. Proof of Travel Insurance

    A colour copy of actual travel insurance policy certificate (email not accepted). The certificate must:

    • Include the full name of the applicant
    • State that the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip
    • State that the medical evacuation costs are covered

  9. Visa Application Form(s)

    One fully completed and signed application form

  10. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

    For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.


    For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed VisaCentral Visa Order Form which can be found in the VisaCentral Application Pack should be submitted.


    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

Equatorial Guinea Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Equatorial Guinea visa?

    The best time to apply for your Equatorial Guinea visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.
  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Equatorial Guinea visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Equatorial Guinea visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.