Yes, citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Vietnam. Equatorial Guinea is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Equatorial Guinea citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa, and Equatoguineans who also hold a Spanish passport can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. This page is about Equatorial Guinea, not Guinea or Guinea-Bissau. Below you will find both routes, two surnames, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Equatorial Guinea citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Equatoguinean passport: visa needed. Equatorial Guinea is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Spanish passport: visa-free for up to 45 days.
- Best option on an Equatoguinean passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of Malabo.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers the country from Luanda; no Equatoguinean mission in Vietnam.
How many Equatoguinean visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 6 arrivals on Equatoguinean passports in 2019 and 2 in 2020. None were recorded in 2021, 2022 or January 2023, so very few travelers have made the trip since the pandemic.
Vietnam visa for Equatorial Guinea citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One holiday, study or work trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to Cambodia or Thailand |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
If you hold both an Equatoguinean and a Spanish passport, choose one and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa from Equatorial Guinea
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter both surnames. Many Equatoguinean passports show two surnames; put both in the surname field, exactly as printed, and leave out accents, as in the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Equatorial Guinea citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. The payment is made online in US dollars by international card. If your local card is not enabled for this, a relative or employer abroad can pay with an international Visa or Mastercard. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: holidays, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of Equatorial Guinea all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at noon on a Friday in Malabo arrives at 6 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and summer: December and the European summer, when many families visit from Spain, are busy. Apply at least 3 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers fly from Malabo or Bata through Madrid, Addis Ababa or Casablanca, then on to Asia. Check the transit rules where you change planes.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Equatorial Guinea. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Malabo. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Luanda, Angola, covers Equatorial Guinea. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Equatorial Guinea for Vietnam. There is no Equatoguinean embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malabo. Spanish passport holders can also ask the Embassy of Spain in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Oil-sector engineer from Malabo on a 3-week project in Vung Tau: a single-entry e-visa, with the company’s details on the form.
- Equatoguinean-Spanish family from Madrid, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on their Spanish passports for up to 45 days.
- Student from Bata on a 1-month course in Hanoi: a single-entry e-visa, paid by a relative abroad.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Equatorial Guinea citizens
Do citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on an Equatoguinean passport. With a Spanish passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Equatorial Guinea?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Luanda covers the country. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Checking a different passport? Our Vietnam visa requirements by nationality list covers all 196 passports from A to Z.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
