Customs
Africa
Equatorial Guinea Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 cigarettes
- 50 cigars
- 250 grammes of tobacco
- 1litre of wine
- 1 litre of alcoholic beverages
- A reasonable amount of perfume
- All visitors need to declare currency greater than XAF 50,000 before entering the country.
- Weapons, Explosives and Ammunition are prohibited from entering the country without permission.
- All dogs and other animals entering the country will require a rabies vaccination certificate.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- No information available
- The export of local currency must not exceed XAF50, 000 and the export of foreign currency must not exceed the amount declared on arrival”.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Equatorial Guinea
Basic security information for travelers to Equatorial Guinea
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Equatorial Guinea
- A yellow fever vaccination is required for all visitors to the country over a year old who have come from or through a country suffering from the disease. Travellers not originating from an infected country are still advised to obtain a full vaccination prior to beginning their journey.
- Water in the country should be considered dangerous to drink and boiled well before drunk. Travellers should stick to bottled water wherever possible. Swimming in pools or the sea is not advised owing to the significant risk of disease. Visitors should only swim in chlorinated swimming pools and seek immediate medical attention if required. Milk and other dairy products should be avoided if unpasteurized.
- Meat, vegetables and fish should be cooked thoroughly before being eaten and should be served whilst hot. All foods being eaten in the countries restaurants should be safe to eat but travellers are advised to choose food with care. Fruit should be peeled before eaten and food sold by vendors should be avoided where possible.
- Cases of several water based diseases have been reported in the country including Typhoid, Bilharzia (schistosomiasis), Hepatitis A and Onchocerciasis (river blindness). Travellers are strongly urged to avoid swimming in any native pools, streams or other natural water sources.
- Malaria in endemic to the country and is a yearlong threat. Travellers should take all necessary precautions to prevent contracting the disease including wearing sufficiently close clothing and obtaining plenty of insect repellent.
- Hepatitis B and HIV/Aids have been reported in the country and travellers should exercise normal procedures when dealing with needles or engaging in sexual activity.
- Cholera and Tuberculosis have both been reported and travellers are advised to make sure they have received the required vaccinations prior to starting their journey.
- Rabies has been reported to exist in the country and travellers should avoid contact with stray dogs or cats whose bite may contain the disease. If bitten, travellers should clean the wound and seek immediate medical assistance to check for signs of infection.
- Overall medical services are very limited in the major cities and practically nonexistent in other sections of the country. Hospital doctors will expect immediate payment and general hospital sanitation and health standards are poor. Evacuation to neighbouring countries may be required in the event of serious injuries. Travel and Medical insurance should be obtained prior to beginning your flight.
- Basic security information for travelers to Equatorial Guinea
- Although low, acts of petty burglary and crime have been reported in the country and travellers are advised to keep their important belongings in a safe location throughout their stay. Visitors should note that tourist facilities are likely to be somewhat limited but to avoid travelling alone throughout the city after dark.
- Travellers should avoid any large gatherings or political rallies which have the potential to turn violent at a moment’s notice. A copy of your passport should be kept available for inspection at any time or place in the country and travellers are urged to check the countries current political and social climate prior to beginning their journey.
- There is no public transportation on the island and cars can prove expensive to rent. Travellers driving should take care of reckless fellow drivers and should avoid driving down poorly lit and potentially dangerous roads after dark. The quality of the roads themselves will get progressively worse if visiting the more rural sections of the country and closures caused by rain induced mudslides are far from uncommon.
- There are no cash machines outside the capital city of Malabo and travellers should keep plenty of hard currency available when travelling around the country. Visitors stopped by the police may feel pressured into offering a small bribe for their release. Corruption and civil rights violations have been reported concerning the countries security and police services and travellers should exercise appropriate caution to avoid crossing the services. Photos taken of important government and army installations are considered illegal and may lead to arrest or detention by the security services.
- Homosexuality is not widely accepted in Central African society and some sexual acts between members of the same sex are illegal.
Contact Information
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Equatorial Guinean Embassy.