Cocos (Keeling) IslandsEquatorial Guinea: e-Visa
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Equatorial Guinea
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
e-Visa
Yes. Australia passport holders need a visa for Equatorial Guinea, available online as an e-visa before travel.
An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Australia passport. See the Australia passport.
Source: equatorialguinea-evisa.com (checked September 3, 2026).
Travelling the other way? Equatorial Guinea passport holders visiting Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Visa required.
Equatorial Guinea drives on the right, the opposite side to Cocos (Keeling) Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
Visa-free alternatives near Equatorial Guinea
Australia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:
Other visa-free destinations for Australia passport holders
Frequently asked questions
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Yes. Australia passport holders need a visa for Equatorial Guinea, available online as an e-visa before travel.
What currency is used in Equatorial Guinea?
Central African CFA franc (XAF).
What is the emergency number in Equatorial Guinea?
112 / 113 / 114 / 115.
Does Equatorial Guinea drive on the same side of the road as Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
Equatorial Guinea drives on the right, the opposite side to Cocos (Keeling) Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
What time zone is Equatorial Guinea in?
Malabo (UTC+1).
What is the nearest airport to Malabo?
Malabo International Airport (SSG), about 7 km away.
How many countries can enter Equatorial Guinea without a visa?
5 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Equatorial Guinea visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.
What nearby countries can Australia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Equatorial Guinea?
Angola, Liberia, Burundi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.