Equatorial GuineaGuadeloupe: Visa required

Equatorial GuineaGuadeloupe

Do Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa for Guadeloupe?

Visa required

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

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

Visa-free access to Guadeloupe139 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Other visa-free destinations for Equatorial Guinea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa for Guadeloupe?

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

What currency is used in Guadeloupe?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Guadeloupe?

112.

How many countries can enter Guadeloupe without a visa?

139 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Guadeloupe visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of France in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands, Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and two Îles des Saintes, and 30 uninhabited islets and 3 inhabited islets. It is south of Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat and north of Dominica. The capital city is Basse-Terre, on the southern west coast of Basse-Terre Island; the most populous city is Les Abymes and the main centre of business is neighbouring Pointe-à-Pitre, both on Grande-Terre Island. It had a population of 395,726 in 2024.

RegionCaribbean

Area1,628 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+590

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Guadeloupe

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

Monthly climate normals for Guadeloupe, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.7°C	22°C	103mm	323h
February	27°C	21.8°C	75mm	317h
March	27.5°C	21.7°C	92mm	354h
April	29.4°C	23.2°C	41mm	358h
May	29.9°C	24.2°C	44mm	362h
June	30.7°C	24.7°C	86mm	353h
July	30.4°C	24.6°C	142mm	354h
August	30.5°C	25°C	148mm	341h
September	29.2°C	24.2°C	234mm	323h
October	28.2°C	23.7°C	335mm	284h
November	27°C	23.2°C	256mm	283h
December	26.5°C	21.8°C	68mm	326h

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

Guadeloupe, known as Gwadloup in the local creole, and sometimes known as the Butterfly Island on account of the shape of two of its major islands, is a group of islands in the eastern Caribbean, and is a French overseas department, southeast of Puerto Rico.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice

December 25, 2026Noël

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