Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea Passport

Equatorial Guinean passports are now ranked 80th on the Guide Passport Index. It allows visa-free travel to 55 places. Equatorial Guinean passport holders can enter countries including Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Ghana without a visa and with a visa on arrival. However, Equatorial Guinean people must obtain a visa to access 174 countries across the world, including China, Japan, Russia, the United States, and the whole European Union. The high visa requirement leads to a low mobility score.

Passport rank

84

Visa-free travel to

56 Destinations
Equatorial Guinea Passport

eTA

1 Destinations

Visa required

137 Destinations

The Equatorial Guinea passport ranking in comparison to other global passports is calculated by adding the number of countries that allow Equatorial Guinea passport holders to enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) to those that allow Equatorial Guinea passport holders to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). There are now 23 Equatorial Guinea passport-free countries, 31 Equatorial Guinea visa-on-arrival countries, and one eTA destination. Equatorial Guinea passport holders can access a total of 55 countries—without a visa, with a visa on arrival, or with an electronic travel authorization.

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The Republic of Equatorial Guinea was a former Spanish territory. Located in Central Africa, it is made up of eight provinces, three of which are on islands and the others on the mainland. It is surrounded by the Gulf of Guinea, which borders Cameroon and Gabon. The four most important provinces are Litoral, Bioko Norte, Wele-Nzas, and Kié-Ntem. The country is Africa's 44th largest, covering 28,050 square kilometers. Its climate is tropical, which means it's always hot and humid. The terrain is separated into islands and mainland. The islands are volcanic, whereas the mainland is flat along the coast and hills in the interior.Other notable cities in the country include Bata, Ebebiyin, and Aconibe. Malabo International Airport (SSG) is the largest international airport. It connects the country to several places in Africa, Europe, and Turkey. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea earned its independence from Spain in 1968. Its culture is shaped by a combination of ethnic groups and Spanish heritage. Especially on the island of Bioko. Christian faith is widely held. The nation's official languages are French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The legal system is a combination of civil and customary law. The government is a presidential republic, with President Brig Teodoro Obiang serving as elected chief of state. The Prime Minister is Francisco Pascual Eyegue Obama, who serves as the head of government. Elections took place.
The official currency of the country is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the current exchange rate of XAF 617 to the USD. Equatorial Guinea has an open economy, with a GDP of over $29.1 billion. This places it as the 26th largest economy in Africa. Its per capita income is $21,442. The primary GDP contributors are services and industries. The oil and gas sector accounts for all of the country's income. The government has plans for diversification, but progress is slow. Equatorial Guinea is an emerging tourism location with limited alternatives. It is renowned for its fauna and stunning beaches. The capital, Malabo, as well as Monte Alen National Park, Moca, and San Antonio de Ureca, are popular tourist sites. The country received approximately 100,000 visitor visits per year on average.

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