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Equatorial Guinea

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
2,745
Top destination, 2023
Spain
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
605
UK visas issued, 2025
91
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
26.3%
NationalityGQISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaVisa requiredRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomVisa requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 14 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Equatorial Guinea move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. Spain2,584
  2. United States50
  3. Germany27
  4. France25
  5. Mexico13
  6. Italy11
  7. Belgium8
  8. Switzerland8
  9. Japan4
  10. Norway3
  11. New Zealand3
  12. Austria2
  13. Netherlands2
  14. Sweden2
  15. Iceland1

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

1,4582,916200020032006200920122015201820212023
1,4582,9162000200420082012201620202023
Data table
20001,731
20011,140
20021,010
20031,333
20041,607
20052,133
20062,916
20072,865
20082,245
20091,541
20101,423
20111,272
20121,179
20131,166
20141,307
20151,624
20161,800
20171,819
20181,727
20191,498
2020765
20212,169
20222,858
20232,745
Share going to the top destination
94.1%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Equatorial Guinea who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. Gabon94,354
  2. Spain24,372
  3. Guinea9,933
  4. Cameroon4,341
  5. Republic of the Congo1,562
  6. Mali1,056
  7. China602
  8. Portugal282
  9. São Tomé and Príncipe118
  10. Togo108
  11. Iceland36
  12. Norway14

Living abroad by year

68k137k19901995200020052010201520202024
68k137k19902000201020202024
Data table
199027,829
199540,029
200057,049
200571,228
201083,286
2015116,053
2020127,021
2024136,825
Living abroad, 2024
136,825
Change since 2000
+139.8%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
69.0%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Equatorial Guinea by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B2340
  2. A2139
  3. F135
  4. G126
  5. A119
  6. J117
  7. G29
  8. L16
  9. G43
  10. C1/D2

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

7701,540201720182019202020212022202320242025
7701,54020172019202120232025
Data table
2017666
20181,277
20191,272
2020385
2021246
20221,059
20231,540
2024858
2025605
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. IR29
  2. IB14
  3. DV4
  4. IR12
  5. IR51
Immigrant visas, FY2025
20
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
2
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Equatorial Guinea who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Equatorial Guinea with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

35702015201620172018201920202021202220232024
3570201520172019202120232024
Data table
201530
201620
201720
201820
201930
202030
202130
202250
202360
202470
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens60
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Equatorial Guinea)
70
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Equatorial Guinea)
20
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
1,300
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Equatorial Guinea (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Equatorial Guinea (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Visitor69
  2. Other12
  3. Study9
  4. Family1

Visas issued by year

79158201020122014201620182020202220242025
79158201020132016201920222025
Data table
2010158
2011155
2012134
2013153
201491
201590
2016111
201781
201882
201997
202032
202132
202268
202394
2024105
202591
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
0
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Equatorial Guinea, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
2025000100
2019001500
2017002000
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Japan

Citizens of Equatorial Guinea living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

4720162018202220242025
4720162018202220242025
Data table
20161
20175
20187
20196
20221
20231
20243
20253
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Student2
  2. Spouse or Child of Japanese National1
Residents, December 2025
3
In work-related statuses
0
Share in work-related statuses
0.0%
Students
2
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in Equatorial Guinea

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in Equatorial Guinea, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
Spain8,7015,3222,21725.5%
France1,34685142131.3%

Applications by year

9,09618k2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
9,09618k200920122015201820212024
Data table
20098,107
201010,302
201110,794
201211,190
201313,858
201416,192
201517,107
201618,192
201716,066
201815,055
201914,176
20202,333
20215,015
202210,540
202311,368
202410,047
Refusal rate, 2024
26.3%
Refusal rate, 2019
22.3%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Equatorial Guinea in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Family989
  2. Education943
  3. Other reasons323
  4. Work195
First permits by country
  1. Spain2,332
  2. France56
  3. Serbia18
  4. Belgium12
  5. Germany8
  6. Italy6
  7. Portugal5
  8. Austria2
  9. Finland2
  10. Poland2
  11. Romania2
  12. Czechia1
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. Researchers1
  2. Other paid activities194
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
0
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
1,073
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
826
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
20
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
11,706
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
1,660
Changed status into work, 2025
92
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Equatorial Guinea in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark2025200200
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Austria2025211
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Equatorial Guinea

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Equatorial Guinea, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Algeria1——
Brazil1——
China11—
Côte d’Ivoire1——
France1——
Ghana1——
Guinea1——
India1——
Morocco1——
North Korea1——
South Africa1——
Spain1——
Türkiye1——
Countries
13
Missions
14
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

All corridors from Equatorial Guinea

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Equatorial Guinea → Spain
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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