ArgentinaEquatorial Guinea
Argentine passport ยท policy checked 5 Jul 2026
e-Visa
Apply online - no embassy visit. E-visa launched 1 July 2023 via equatorialguinea-evisa.com (VFS Global as official technical partner of the Government of Equatorial Guinea).
90
days
max stay per entry
75
USD ยท visa fee
5-7
days
processing time
Online
apply before travel
Policy note
Confirmed operational by official Government Press of Equatorial Guinea (guineaecuatorialpress.com).
Available for Tourist, Business, Emergency Humanitarian, and Congresses/Meetings/Seminars categories under Decree No. 49/2019 of December 2, 2019. Fee: EUR 105 for stays under 90 days (Spanish MFA June 2026 re-confirmation). Processing: 72 hours after payment (UK FCDO June 2026 re-confirmation). E-visa approval letter must be printed and presented on arrival. Entry via Malabo International Airport. The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington DC separately lists an embassy-based visa at USD 200 standard / USD 300 for 90-180 day stays; cash no longer accepted as of 7 February 2025 (online or money order only). The embassy notes the EG Visa Online system is completely separate and independent from embassy services.
How Argentine citizens apply for a Equatorial Guinea visa
- Apply online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here โ
Equatorial Guinea visa cost for Argentine citizens
USD 75
E-Visa (single-entry, tourism and business)
E-Visa (single-entry, tourism and business)
90 days to enter; single entry, stay up to 90 days (some sources cite 30-day stay)
USD 75
E-Visa (EUR fee, stays under 90 days)
stays under 90 days
EUR 105
Equatorial Guinea visa types for Argentine citizens
Tourist eVisaTourist
90 days3d processingonline
Online tourist visa for short-stay leisure visits to Equatorial Guinea, applied via the official e-visa portal without visiting an embassy.
Launched July 1, 2023 under Presidential Decree No. 49/2019. Operated by VFS Global as government technical partner. Processing is approximately 72 hours after payment. Fee EUR 105 (Spanish MFA re-confirmed June 2026; approximately USD 113 at current rates). Approval letter must be printed and presented on arrival. Entry via Malabo International Airport. Available to all eligible nationalities. The EG embassy in Washington DC notes the online system is completely separate and independent from embassy services.
Official page โTourist Visa (Embassy)Tourist
single entry5-7d processingvalid 60d
Short-stay tourism and leisure visits to Equatorial Guinea, applied through an embassy or consulate.
Visa must be used within 60 days of issuance. Requires invitation letter from a government entity, registered business, or Equatorial Guinean citizen. Proof of at least USD 1,000 in available funds per month of stay required. Criminal record clearance (under 3 months old), vaccination booklet, flight itinerary, and accommodation proof required. Expedited processing (1-3 days) available for additional USD 50 (total USD 250). Max stay not explicitly stated on the embassy page. Cash no longer accepted as of February 7, 2025; payment by online or money order only.
Official page โBusiness eVisaBusiness
90 days3d processingonline
Online business visa for short-stay commercial visits to Equatorial Guinea, covering meetings, congresses, and seminars.
One of the e-visa modalities under Presidential Decree No. 49/2019, covering commercial and professional visits. Launched July 1, 2023. Processing approximately 72 hours. Fee EUR 105 (Spanish MFA re-confirmed June 2026; approximately USD 113 at current rates). Entry via Malabo International Airport. Approval letter must be printed and presented on arrival. The Congresses/Meetings/Seminars modality is captured as its own separate entry.
Official page โBusiness Visa (Embassy)Business
single entry5-7d processingvalid 60d
Short-stay visa for business travel including meetings, negotiations, and official commercial activities in Equatorial Guinea.
Same fee and processing structure as the tourist visa. Requires an employer letter stating the purpose of travel and confirmation of expense coverage. Expedition available for additional USD 50 (total USD 250, 1-3 days). Invitation letter from a government entity or registered business in Equatorial Guinea required. Visa must be used within 60 days of issuance. Cash no longer accepted as of February 7, 2025; payment by online or money order only.
Official page โCongresses, Meetings and Seminars eVisaBusiness
90 days3d processingonline
Online visa for attending congresses, official meetings, conferences, and seminars in Equatorial Guinea.
One of the four e-visa modalities established by Presidential Decree No. 49/2019 (the others being Tourism, Business, and Humanitarian Emergency), explicitly enumerated by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (re-confirmed June 2026). Used for attending congresses, meetings and seminars. Fee EUR 105 for stays under 90 days (approximately USD 113). Processing approximately 72 hours after payment. Approval letter must be printed and presented on arrival via Malabo International Airport.
Official page โEmergency Humanitarian eVisaOther
3d processingonline
Online visa for emergency humanitarian purposes, allowing urgent travel to Equatorial Guinea in humanitarian circumstances.
Listed as one of the e-visa categories under Decree No. 49/2019. Specific fee, validity, and max stay not disclosed on publicly accessible pages of the portal. Processing approximately 72 hours.
Official page โOfficial/Diplomatic VisaDiplomatic
Visa for holders of official or diplomatic passports traveling on government business or official missions to Equatorial Guinea.
Free of charge per the Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington DC consular services page (re-confirmed June 2026). Diplomatic and official passport holders from countries with bilateral visa exemption agreements (e.g. Gabon, Cameroon, Serbia, Bolivia, India, Ghana, Qatar, Burundi, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Mauritania, Mozambique, Belarus) may enter without any visa under those agreements. For all other diplomatic passport holders a visa is still required but issued at no charge.
Official page โResidence Permit (Permiso de Residencia)Other
multiple entryvalid 365d
Long-stay authorization for foreign nationals remaining in Equatorial Guinea longer than 90 days, including for employment or family residence.
Required for stays longer than 90 days. Issued in-country by the Ministry of National Security; typically valid for one year and lets the holder exit and re-enter Equatorial Guinea without a separate visa (UK FCDO, re-confirmed June 2026). No online portal - the application is made in person after arriving on a short-term visa, and renewals through the National Security office can be slow (Spanish MFA). Foreign workers are sponsored via an employer-filed work authorisation / temporary residence permit. No official fee published on an accessible government source.
Official page โEquatorial Guinea visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ
Equatorial Guinea visa for Argentine citizens - FAQ
Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Yes, but it can be completed entirely online - no embassy visit is required for eligible short-term visits.
What documents do Argentine citizens need for Equatorial Guinea?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Equatorial Guinea visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.
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