Reconsider travel to Equatorial Guinea due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for  Equatorial Guinea due to COVID-19. Equatorial Guinea has lifted stay at home orders and resumed some transportation options and business operations. Visit the Embassy’s  COVID-19  page for more information on …

Event:  The Government of Equatorial Guinea (GREG) moved to the second phase of relaxing COVID-19-related restrictions on August 1, 2020.  This allowed bars and churches to reopen.  Regarding air transport, all passengers coming from abroad must present upon arrival a certificate of negative diagnosis for the coronavirus through a PCR test, valid within the previous 48 hours (Full Text) as well as proof of residency, …

Event:  The Government of Equatorial Guinea officially confirmed an end to confinement measures in the main cities and announced the relaxation of many COVID-19-related restrictions beginning June 15, 2020. This first phase of downscaling included the reopening of the hotel and catering sector.  Bars, discotheques, and any other place of leisure, however, remain closed.  Regarding air transport, …

Event:  The Government of Equatorial Guinea officially confirmed an end to confinement measures in the main cities and announced the relaxation of many COVID-19-related restrictions beginning June 15, 2020. This first phase of downscaling included the reopening of the hotel and catering sector.  Bars, discotheques, and any other place of leisure, however, remain closed during the …

Event:  The Government of Equatorial Guinea officially confirmed an end to confinement throughout the national territory and announced the relaxation of many COVID-19-related restrictions beginning June 15, 2020. This first phase of downscaling included the reopening of the hotel and catering sector.  Bars, discotheques, and any other place of leisure, however, remain closed during the first …

Event: The Government of Equatorial Guinea officially confirmed an end to confinement throughout the national territory and announced the relaxation of some COVID-19 related restrictions beginning Monday, June 15, 2020. This first phase of downscaling will include the reopening of the hotel and catering sector.  However, discotheques, function rooms and any other place of leisure …

Event: The Government of Equatorial Guinea officially confirmed an end to confinement throughout the national territory and announced the relaxation of some COVID-19 related restrictions beginning Monday June 15, 2020. This first phase of downscaling will include the reopening of the hotel and catering sector.  However, discotheques, function rooms and any other place of leisure will …

Event:  All containment measures issued by the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea remain in effect until June 15.

June 7, 2020 Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has confirmed 1306 cases of COVID-19 as of May 29, including community transmission on the mainland and on Bioko Island.  All containment measures issued by the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea remain in effect until June 15. ( FULL TEXT ) + ( FULL TEXT ) The Department of …

Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has 1043 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths in Equatorial Guinea, including community transmission on the mainland and on Bioko Island.  The World Health Organization reports 165 recoveries.  All containment measures issued by the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea remain in effect until further notice. ( FULL TEXT …

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – May 21, 2020 Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has 903 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths in Equatorial Guinea, including community transmission on the mainland and on Bioko Island.  The World Health Organization reports 167 recoveries.  All containment measures issued by the Government of …

Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has 522 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 6 deaths in Equatorial Guinea, including community transmission on the mainland and on Bioko Island.  All containment measures issued by the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea remain in effect until further notice. ( FULL TEXT ) The Department of State has issued …

Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has 522 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 6 deaths in Equatorial Guinea, including community transmission on the mainland and on Bioko Island.  All containment measures issued by the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea remain in effect until further notice. ( FULL TEXT ) The Department of State has issued …

There are limited seats available on a special repatriation flight to the United States on May 8.  The repatriation flight will take place on Friday, May 8.  Logistical information will be provided as soon as we receive the information.  The repatriation flight is operated by the U.S. government and passengers will be required to reimburse …

Event: Exploring possibility of repatriation flight from Equatorial Guinea to the United States We are currently working with neighboring posts and the U.S. Department of State to explore commercial airline charter options to assist American citizens who would like to leave Equatorial Guinea and return to the United States during the first two weeks of May. …

Event: Exploring possibility of repatriation flight from Equatorial Guinea to the United States We are currently working with neighboring posts and the U.S. Department of State to explore commercial airline charter options to assist American citizens who would like to leave Equatorial Guinea and return to the United States during the first two weeks of May. …

Event: Exploring possibility of repatriation flight from Equatorial Guinea to the United States We are currently working with neighboring posts and the U.S. Department of State to explore commercial airline charter options to assist American citizens who would like to leave Equatorial Guinea and return to the United States during the first two weeks of May. …

Event: Exploring possibility of repatriation flight from Equatorial Guinea to the United States We are currently working with neighboring posts and the U.S. Department of State to explore commercial airline charter options to assist American citizens who would like to leave Equatorial Guinea and return to the United States during the first two weeks of May. …

Location:  Malabo Event:  As a reminder, on April 14, the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea extended the COVID-19 containment measures through the end of the month, encouraging people to stay at home for all but critical functions.  In addition, the new decree prohibited people from circulating freely, noting that “all districts are being …

Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has confirmed 51 cases of COVID-19 in Equatorial Guinea, including community transmission on the mainland and on Bioko Island. On April 14, the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea extended the COVID-19 containment measures through the end of the month, encouraging people to stay at home for …

Location: Malabo Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has confirmed twenty-one cases of COVID-19 in Equatorial Guinea, including community transmission on the mainland and on Bioko Island. The Department of State has issued a  Global Level 4 Health Advisory  for COVID-19.  The Department of State is currently not organizing an evacuation of American citizens from Equatorial Guinea following the April 8 …

Location: Malabo Event: Ongoing COVID-19 Response – Repatriation Flight Wednesday, April 8 There are seats available on a special repatriation flight to the United States on April 8.  The repatriation flight will take place on Wednesday, April 8. You will need to be at Malabo International Airport no later than 7:30 am. The repatriation flight is operated …

Location: Malabo Event: Ongoing COVID-19 Response – Repatriation Flight Wednesday, April 8 There are seats available on a special repatriation flight to the United States on April 8.  The repatriation flight will take place on Wednesday, April 8. You will need to be at Malabo International Airport no later than 7:30 am.  The repatriation flight is operated by …

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – April 4, 2020 Event: The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea (GREG) is implementing travel restrictions throughout the mainland region from April 3-15. The total number of confirmed cases is 16. Repatriation flight updates The United States Embassy in Malabo is diligently working with the State …

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – April 3, 2020 Event: The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea (GREG) is implementing travel restrictions throughout the mainland region from April 3-15. The total number of confirmed cases remains at 15. Repatriation flight updates The United States Embassy in Malabo is diligently working with the …

Event: The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea (GREG) is implementing travel restrictions throughout the mainland region from April 3-15. (FULL TEXT) The total number of confirmed cases remains at 15. Repatriation flight updates The United States Embassy in Malabo is diligently working with the State Department to identify viable airline charter options to …

Event: The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea (GREG) is implementing travel restrictions throughout the mainland region from April 3-15.   (FULL TEXT)   The total number of confirmed cases remains at 15. Repatriation flight updates We are currently working with neighboring posts and Washington to explore commercial airline charter options. Once we are able to secure a flight, it …

Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has confirmed fifteen cases of COVID-19 in Equatorial Guinea with one confirmed recovery. Equatorial Guinea extends the COVID-19 containment measures – “The Vice-President proposed adding further preventative measures, in addition to those already decreed, based on the current increase in positive cases within the national territory.  The proposed …

Location: Malabo Event: Ongoing COVID-19 Response – Repatriation Flight on March 31 CANCELLED UPDATE:  The flight for Tuesday, March 31, 2020 was oversold and so the Malabo portion of the flight was cancelled due to spacing issues. We are now working on getting seats on a flight that would leave later this week from Malabo to the United …

Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has confirmed fourteen cases of COVID-19 in Equatorial Guinea. As you know the Department of State has issued a  Global Level 4 Health Advisory  for COVID-19 on March 19, 2020.  The U.S Embassy Malabo continues to urge those American citizens who want to return to the United States to depart as soon as …

Event:  The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Public Health has confirmed thirteen cases of COVID-19 in Equatorial Guinea. As you know the Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19 on March 19, 2020.  The U.S Embassy Malabo continues to urge those American citizens who want to return to the United States to depart as soon as …

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  …

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel …

Equatorial Guinea’s Government latest statement as on March 17 2020

COVID-19 Information   Last updated: [09/01/20]   Country-Specific Information:  On August 4, 2020, the government of Equatorial Guinea signed  Decree 54/2020  in which it announced the entry into the second phase of de-confinement since the COVID–19 contagion curve descended to 3% as at July 16.  It also contains information on large gatherings requirements.  Discos and beaches remain closed. The government authorized the opening of schools from September 1 with a capacity …

Location:  Equatorial Guinea Event: On March 14, 2020, Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the country in a traveler from Spain.  The language of the Notice is available on its website. The government of Equatorial Guinea has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (January 30, 2020) Location:  Equatorial Guinea Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus.  The Embassy is not aware of any confirmed cases in Equatorial Guinea.  A January 27 decree by the Government of the Republic of …

Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay …

Location:  Equatorial Guinea Event:  On November 20th, 2019, a ship was attacked by pirates in Equatorial Guinea’s territorial waters.  Security forces have been placed on heightened alert in Malabo and throughout the country. The U.S. Embassy is not aware of any threats to U.S. citizens. Actions to take: Use caution when walking or driving at …

Location:  Malabo Event:  During the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Independence celebration from October 10-12, Equatoguinean authorities are likely to increase security in Malabo.  During a military parade scheduled for October 12, road blockages are anticipated between Arab Contractors Branch Office to the Paseo and from the President’s Palace to Arab Contractors Branch Office.  Expect an …