With the exception of citizens of the United States, Tunisia, China, Turkey and Barbados, as well as Chinese diplomats, all foreign workers are required to obtain visas to enter the territory of Equatorial Guinea.

Required documents:

• A copy of the applicant's passport;
• A copy of the certificate from the police about the good faith of the applicant;
• A copy of the updated biographical certificate of the applicant;
• Oath and declaration letter from the employer of the applicant/citizen inviting the foreigner to Equatorial Guinea;
• Submit an application letter to MMN (in case of permanent relocation to Equatorial Guinea);
• Receive a positive decision from the MMN (if the person is transferred to a permanent place of residence in Equatorial Guinea);
• Confirmation of payment of relevant fees to the account of the state treasury; and
• Apply for an invitation and submit the above documents to MNS.

Submit a visa application to the embassy of Equatorial Guinea

The applicant must apply for a visa at the embassy of Equatorial Guinea, which is located in his country of residence. If the applicant's country of residence does not have an embassy, he/she should apply to the nearest Equatorial Guinea embassy. A visa on arrival may also be issued.

After the work permit has been unequivocally approved, the employee must apply for a residence permit.

Work permits

Any person entering Equatorial Guinea to work or conduct business as an employed or self-employed worker, regardless of the length of stay, must obtain a work permit .

US citizens are exempt from the need to obtain a work permit for a maximum of 90 days per year. After this period, their position must be settled and a work permit obtained.

B1 – an initial work permit that allows you to work for a client for 1 year.

BR – extension of work permit B1,valid for 2 years.

C – extension of the BR work permit, valid for 3 years.

A – temporary work permit, valid for six months with the possibility of extension.

I – informal work permit is for employed or self-employed workers in the informal sector who are not allowed to work under a contract. It is valid for one year with the possibility of extension.

PCP – work permit for self-employed workers – foreigners who run a business, it is allowed to hire workers under a contract – valid for up to 3 years.

PTA – a permit to work in agriculture for hired or self-employed workers, valid for 3 years (with the possibility of extension).

PP – permanent work permit – foreigners who meet certain conditions in the country can apply for this permanent work permit.

Application process

Applicants must submit an official letter addressed to the General Director of Labor, attaching the application form and other necessary documents;

After receiving a complete package of documents within 7 days, the application must be forwarded to the Main Department of Labor, so that the General Director can make a decision on the merits of the application and make his decision.

Work permit for employees

The customer must provide documents confirming his business activity and specify the services to be provided by the foreign employee.

If the position requires a certain qualification, the foreign worker must provide proof of its availability.

Work permit for self-employed workers

Self-employed workers must provide documents confirming their entrepreneurial activity in the country.