Equatorial Guinea Travel Advisory — Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution in Equatorial Guinea due to risk of crime, health, and arbitrary enforcement of laws.

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.

This is a summary of public U.S. government information, refreshed daily. Conditions can change rapidly — always confirm the current advisory at travel.state.gov and review your destination's U.S. Embassy guidance before traveling. 50PlusHub is not affiliated with the U.S. government.