Equatorial GuineaAustria: Visa required

Equatorial GuineaAustria

Do Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa for Austria?

Visa required

Yes. Equatorial Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Austria.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance4,998 km, straight line (~6h 23m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Austria138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Austria passport holders visiting Equatorial Guinea: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Austria

Equatorial Guinea passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Equatorial Guinea passport holders

See all Equatorial Guinea destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa for Austria?

Yes. Equatorial Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Austria.

How far is Austria from Equatorial Guinea?

About 4,998 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 23m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Austria?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Austria?

112 / 120 / 122 / 123 / 133 / 140 / 144.

What time zone is Austria in?

Vienna (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Vienna?

Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 19 km away.

How many countries can enter Austria without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Austria visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Equatorial Guinea passport holders visit without a visa instead of Austria?

San Marino.

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.

About Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa and the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa. It has an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea, its post-independence name refers to its location both near the Equator and in the African region of Guinea. As of 2025, the country has a population of 1,853,559, over 85% of whom are members of the Fang people, the country's dominant ethnic group. The Bubi people, indigenous to Bioko Island, are the second largest group at approximately 6.5% of the population. The capital, since January 2026, is Ciudad de la Paz, and Bata is the largest city.

CapitalMalabo

RegionMiddle Africa

Population1.9M

Area28,051 km²

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XAF)

LanguagesFrench, Portuguese, Spanish

Calling code+240

Drives on theright

TimezoneMalabo (UTC+1)

Nearest airportMalabo International Airport (SSG), 7 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 114 / 115

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,615 (2025)

Climate in Malabo

Warmest February, coolest July, driest February, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Malabo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.4°C	25.7°C	21mm	323h
February	29.8°C	26.3°C	15mm	299h
March	29.3°C	26°C	211mm	242h
April	29°C	25.7°C	146mm	229h
May	28.4°C	25.5°C	128mm	249h
June	26.8°C	24.3°C	678mm	182h
July	26.2°C	23.4°C	687mm	193h
August	26.4°C	23.7°C	278mm	248h
September	26.3°C	23.6°C	594mm	194h
October	26.8°C	24.1°C	438mm	232h
November	27.4°C	24.9°C	63mm	281h
December	27.9°C	25.3°C	70mm	302h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Equatorial Guinea is a small country in Central Africa that's divided into three parts: the mainland, Bioko Island, where the former capital is located, and Annobón Island. The mainland is wedged between Cameroon and Gabon. It is one of the largest oil producers in Africa, along with Angola and Nigeria.

Upcoming public holidays

December 8, 2026Immaculate Conception

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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About Austria

Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of about 9.2 million.

CapitalVienna

RegionCentral Europe

Population9.2M

Area83,871 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesAustro-Bavarian German

Calling code+43

Drives on theright

TimezoneVienna (UTC+2)

Nearest airportVienna International Airport (VIE), 19 km

Emergency number112 / 120 / 122 / 123 / 133 / 140 / 144

UNESCO sites14

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$62,930 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.1M (2020)

Climate in Vienna

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Vienna, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.4°C	-2.2°C	18mm	156h
February	10.2°C	2.2°C	28mm	205h
March	11.5°C	1.8°C	34mm	287h
April	17.9°C	5.2°C	10mm	359h
May	18.7°C	9.4°C	93mm	330h
June	22.6°C	14.1°C	107mm	322h
July	26.3°C	15.7°C	68mm	383h
August	26.3°C	17.1°C	104mm	324h
September	21.8°C	12.4°C	98mm	284h
October	14.6°C	8°C	112mm	174h
November	8.8°C	3.1°C	22mm	159h
December	5.2°C	0.8°C	46mm	96h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Austria is a landlocked German-speaking country in Central Europe. Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports centre of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. With more than 30 million arrivals (2023) and only about nine million inhabitants, it is one of the most visited countries in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Altaussee salt mine
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg
Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut cultural landscape
Historic Centre of Vienna
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Neusiedl Lake
Palace and gardens of Schönbrunn

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Nationalfeiertag

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

December 8, 2026Mariä Empfängnis

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