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🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Capital
Malabo
Currency
CFA Central African Cfa Franc (XAF)
Drives on the
Right
Population
~ 1.67 Million

Travel Advisories

Increased Caution

There are currently 2 active travel advisories for Equatorial Guinea.

The most recent advisory was issued 22 days ago by 🇨🇦, which recommended Increased Caution.


Increased Caution

22 days ago

Issued by 🇨🇦

Increased Caution

2 months ago

Issued by 🇺🇸

Exercise increased caution

in Equatorial Guinea due to risk of crimehealth, 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.

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