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Equatorial Guinea Travel Advisory

Ciudad de la Paz

Exercise Caution
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
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CapitalCiudad de la Paz
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyXAF · Central African CFA franc
TimezoneUTC+01:00
Exercise CautionUpdated 2025-10-07
Risk Level2 / 4
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Exercise increased caution in Equatorial Guinea due to risk of crime , health , and arbitrary enforcement of laws . Crime Petty crime is common throughout the country. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to reports of crime, even serious crime. Health Medical services in Equatorial Guinea are limited. There are no adequate trauma or ambulance services. Even minor health issues may require medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense. Be sure to bring enough prescription medications to last the entire duration of your trip. Make sure you have medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation. Review our information on Travel Insurance . Other Travelers face the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws that may result in harassment and detention.

General

General

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General

Com licenca

kong lee-SEN-sah

Excuse me

Disculpe

dees-KOOL-peh

Excuse me

Excusez-moi

ex-koo-ZAY mwa

Excuse me

Combien?

kom-bee-YEN

How much?

Cuanto cuesta?

KWAN-toh KWEHS-tah

How much?

Quanto custa?

KWAN-too KOOS-tah

How much?

Je voudrais acheter

zhuh voo-DREH ahsh-TEH

I want to buy...

Quero comprar

KEH-roo kom-PRAHR

I want to buy...

Quiero comprar

kee-EHR-oh kom-PRAHR

I want to buy...

Nao

now

No

No

NOH

No

Non

NOHN

No

Por favor

por fah-VOR

Please

Por favor

por fah-VOR

Please

S il vous plait

see voo PLEH

Please

Donde esta?

DON-deh ehs-TAH

Where is...?

Onde fica?

ON-jee FEE-kah

Where is...?

Ou est?

oo eh

Where is...?

Oui

WEE

Yes

Si

SEE

Yes

Sim

seeng

Yes

Greetings

Bonjour

bohn-ZHOOR

Hello

Hola

OH-lah

Hello

Oi

oy

Hello

Gracias

GRAH-see-ahs

Thank you

Merci

mehr-SEE

Thank you

Obrigado

oh-bree-GAH-doo

Thank you

Emergency

Aide!

eh-DEH

Help!

Ajuda!

ah-ZHOO-dah

Help!

Ayuda!

ah-YOO-dah

Help!

Is it safe to travel to Equatorial Guinea right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Equatorial Guinea at Level 2 (Exercise Caution) as of the current advisory. Exercise increased caution in Equatorial Guinea due to risk of crime , health , and arbitrary enforcement of laws . Crime Petty crime is common throughout the country.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Equatorial Guinea?
Emergency services in Equatorial Guinea: General 112. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Equatorial Guinea safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 2 (Exercise Caution), Equatorial Guinea is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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