Equatorial Guinea

Visitor Information

Climate | Latest Travel Advice | Visas & Immigration | Money | Local Time | Getting Around | Public Holidays | Electrical Power | Travel Insurance


CLIMATE

Equatorial Guinea has a tropical climate, and hot and humid all year round. The raining season is from April to January and humidity is high at this time. The country suffers from occasional severe windstorms.

Climate Chart for Malabo

For today's weather forecast see     CNN - Africa Weather Forecasts

LATEST TRAVEL ADVICE

Foreign & Commonwealth Office (London)
US State Department - Travel Warnings

VISAS & IMMIGRATION

Visas are required by everyone. They are obtainable in neighbouring Cameroun and Gabon and also in Nigeria. If you overstay your visa you will need to get an exit visa.

MONEY

Official Currency:    1 CFA=100 centimes
Current Exchange Rate:    Today's Exchange Rate

There are several banks in the main cities where you can change money but no facilities for using credit cards. Money can be wired through the SGBGE (Societe Generale) bank in Malabo.

BANKING & BUSINESS HOURS

Banks:    Monday to Saturday: 0800-1200
Shops:    Monday to Saturday 0800-1300 and 1600-1900

LOCAL TIME

Equatorial Guinea is one hour ahead of GMT

TRANSPORT & GETTING AROUND

Map & Atlases for Sale

Air:
The local airline has flights been Malabo and Bata every day apart from Sundays.

Public Transport:
On the mainland fairly regular minibuses travel along the main coastal road between Bata, Mbini, Acalayong, and inland between Bata and Ebebiyin. Bush taxis are available between Bata and Mongomo and Bata to Evinayong.

On Bioko, good bush taxi connections run between Malabo, Luba and Riaba.

There are currently no companies offering car rental.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Electrical Power

TRAVEL INSURANCE

If you need medical care whilst in Equatorial Guinea, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not accept payment through your insurance company. In these circumstances you will have to pay in full after your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local embassy or representative.

To be compensated you must be treated by licensed medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper documentation and receipts.

It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country.

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