Equatorial Guinea
VERIFIED · MAY 202621 ENTRIESOTHER
Equatorial Guinea is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Authoritarian state, longest-serving president in office. Drug penalties strict. Photography heavily restricted. Tourism difficult — visas hard to obtain. Significant security presence on streets.
DO NOT BRING
Drug trafficking · Photography of government · Same-sex relations
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Distinct from Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Papua New Guinea — different countries.
- Oil wealth has not translated to development for most citizens; visible inequality is sharp.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Spanish is the primary official language (Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking African country).
- Foreign visitors typically need an invitation letter for visa application; stays are heavily monitored.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
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