Language
An official website of the United States government
An official website of the United States government
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
The U.S. Embassy in Malabo provides assistance to American citizens in Equatorial Guinea. American citizens can request passports, passport pages, notarize documents, register their children born outside the United States and ask for help in emergencies.
The Department of State assists U.S. citizens imprisoned overseas and works to ensure their fair and humane treatment.
When a U.S. citizen dies in Equatorial Guinea, we stand ready to assist with a variety of services offered.
International Parental Child Abduction
The Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues works to resolve and prevent cases of international parental child abduction and to help children and families involved in abduction cases. For more information, see our international parental child abduction page on travel.state.gov.
The State Department is committed to assisting U.S. citizens who become victims of crime while abroad. We help in two ways: Overseas: consular officers, agents, and staff work with crime victims and help them with the local police and medical systems. In the United States: our office of Overseas Citizens Services will stay in touch with family members in the United States, and help provide U.S.-based resources for the victim when possible.
In welfare and whereabouts cases, the Consular Section tries to obtain all pertinent data available on the individuals.
U.S. citizens in need of emergency financial assistance while abroad should first attempt to contact their family, friends, banking institution, or employer. Our American Citizen Services unit can assist in this effort, if necessary.
Use a commercial money transfer service, such as Western Union or MoneyGram., to wire money overseas. Money transfer cost comparison tools online can help you identify the best option. The person receiving the money will need to present proof of identity such as a passport. Link text: Be wary of International Financial Scams.
Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State
When the commercial options listed above are not available or feasible, family or friends may send funds via the U.S. Department of State for delivery to a destitute U.S. citizen abroad at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The U.S. Department of State assesses a $30 fee to establish an account and transfer funds.
Destitute U.S. citizens may be eligible for a loan from the U.S. government to travel to the United States. Repatriation loans must eventually be paid back to the U.S. government. Your U.S. passports will be limited at the time the loan is issued and in most cases you will not be issued a new passport until the loan is paid in full. Contact us for more information.
Consular Affairs (CA) is the public face of the Department of State for millions of people around the world. We provide many services, and the most common are listed below.
U.S. Citizens overseas can renew passports, replace passports, or apply for new passports.
If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), you are responsible for filing U.S. federal income tax returns while abroad. You will find useful information on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website, such as Frequently Asked Questions about taxes or how to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
If you are a U.S. dual citizen or U.S. citizen living outside of the United States, you can register with the Selective Service System.
If you live in Equatorial Guinea and have questions about Social Security Administration (SSA) services, contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Madrid, Spain.
U.S. service members, veterans, and their beneficiaries can apply for benefits on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) may also be able to help veterans and beneficiaries with questions about benefits and services.
The official U.S. Government website for overseas absentee voting assistance is the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) website . We encourage you to act now so that your opinion is heard – not only presidential and general elections, but also in the presidential primary and state primary elections!
The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.
Legal assistance Medical AssistanceThe U.S. Embassy in Equatorial Guinea assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the following persons or firms. This information is provided for your convenience only.
Consular officers facilitate handling the serious problem of Americans who become physically or mentally ill while traveling or living abroad. The officer assists in locating family members, guardians, and friends in the United States and advising them of the problem, identifying and transmitting private funds when necessary.
Intercountry Adoption
The United States is a party to the Hague Adoption Convention, an international treaty which seeks to ensure that intercountry adoptions are made in the best interests of the child and that safeguards are in place for their protection. All adoptions in another country must take place according to both U.S. and local laws for the adopted child to be eligible to immigrate to the United States. You should work with a U.S. adoption service provider specifically authorized to facilitate intercountry adoption. You can find more information about authorized adoption service providers and the intercountry adoption process at travel.state.gov and are invited to direct questions to Adoption@state.gov.
A child born in Equatorial Guinea to a U.S. citizen parent may be entitled to U.S. citizenship. The parent or legal guardian should file a “Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America” (Form FS-240) as soon as possible with the Consular Section.
U.S. embassy and consulate personnel cannot perform marriages. Depending on the local law, civil or religious officials generally perform marriages. If your marriage overseas was performed in accordance with local law, it is valid in the country where it took place. Whether your marriage is recognized elsewhere depends on the laws of that place.
If you get married abroad and need to know if your marriage will be recognized in the United States and what documentation may be needed, contact the office of the Attorney General of your state of residence in the United States.
Please contact the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Embassy Equatorial Guinea where your child will be born for more information about eligibility requirements and how to register your child’s U.S. citizenship.
The Consular Section at the Embassy Malabo currently processes Non-Immigrant Visa (tourist visas) by appointment only during regular business hours.
Transmission of U.S. citizenship depends on: At least one parent having the nationality of the United States at the time of the child’s birth; The existence of a blood relationship between the child and U.S. citizen parent(s); and Documentary evidence demonstrating the U.S. citizen parent(s)’ presence in the United States prior to the child’s birth, as specified in the Transmission Requirements Table below.
Recruiting Citizens Liaison Volunteers
A Citizen Liaison Volunteer is a private U.S. citizen who volunteers to assist the American Citizen Services section in communicating with Americans in Equatorial Guinea, preparing for disasters and alerting Americans to emergency situations.
More Resources for U.S. Citizens
This page provides additional information related to consular services and emergency contacts.
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea – On June 8, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Equatorial Guinea. Since the first case of Marburg in Equatorial Guinea was confirmed in…
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea – On June 8, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Equatorial Guinea. Since the first case of Marburg in Equatorial Guinea was confirmed in…
Please call: (240) 555 516 008
Outside of Office Hours, contact: (240) 555 516 008
Outside of Equatorial Guinea: (240) 333 095 741
Emergency Contact – All Locations Get Travel Alerts International Parental Child Abduction Arrest of a U.S. Citizen Death of a U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime Emergency Financial Assistance
