Equatorial Guinea at a glance
| Visit with an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) | No: a visitor visa is needed |
| E-1 treaty trader visa | Not available |
| E-2 treaty investor visa | Not available |
| Own line in the Visa Bulletin | No: worldwide line |
| Green card lottery (last published list, DV-2026) | Eligible |
| Entry restrictions | Full: most visas suspended |
| Temporary Protected Status (TPS) | Not designated |
| Where visas are processed | The U.S. Embassy in Malabo processes nonimmigrant visas, while immigrant visas for residents are processed at the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon. |
Green card lottery: registration for DV-2027 had not opened as of mid-October 2026. A federal court ordered the State Department to open it, and that order may be appealed.
What is specific to Equatorial Guinea right now
- Under Proclamation 10949 (since June 9, 2025, continued by Proclamation 10998), the U.S. has suspended issuance of all immigrant and nonimmigrant visas to nationals of Equatorial Guinea (in effect as of October 2026), with limited exceptions such as green-card holders, dual nationals traveling on another country's passport and visas issued before the restriction.
Common U.S. immigration paths for people from Equatorial Guinea
AsylumProtection for people who fear persecution in their home countryMarriage green cardGreen card through your U.S. citizen or resident spouseFamily petitionSponsor children, adult sons and daughters, or siblingsImmigration waiversForgiveness for unlawful presence, past removal and other barsExtend or change statusStay longer or switch to another nonimmigrant status
How MyUSVisa helps
- Answer a guided questionnaire in your language and upload your documents once — we read, sort and assemble them into a clear case file and timeline.
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Frequently asked questions
Can people from Equatorial Guinea visit the U.S. with an ESTA?
No. Equatorial Guinea is not in the Visa Waiver Program, so a visitor visa (B-1/B-2) from a U.S. embassy or consulate is usually needed.
Can people from Equatorial Guinea get an E-2 investor visa?
Not on Equatorial Guinea nationality alone: there is no E-2 treaty between Equatorial Guinea and the United States. Some people qualify through a second nationality from a treaty country, or use other paths such as EB-5.
Can people from Equatorial Guinea enter the green card lottery?
Equatorial Guinea was eligible in the last published program (DV-2026). Eligibility is set again every year, so check the official instructions when registration opens.
Where do people from Equatorial Guinea have their visa interview?
The U.S. Embassy in Malabo processes nonimmigrant visas, while immigrant visas for residents are processed at the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Can I work with a U.S. attorney while I am still in Equatorial Guinea?
Yes. MyUSVisa works online: you tell your story from anywhere, licensed U.S. immigration attorneys review it and send proposals, and you choose. This works before you travel or once you are already in the United States.
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Last checked by the MyUSVisa team and counsel in October 2026. Country rules change often, especially entry restrictions, TPS and parole programs. Always verify on travel.state.gov and uscis.gov, or ask your attorney.
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