Equatorial Guinea: Authorities ease certain domestic COVID-19 restrictions late June /update 21

Equatorial Guinea eases certain domestic COVID-19 restrictions during late June, continues to maintain international travel restrictions.

Event

Authorities in Equatorial Guinea have eased a number of domestic COVID-19 restrictions over the second half of June due to an improvement in the epidemiological situation. International travel restrictions remain in place. As of July 1, the following measures are in place:

Domestic Measures

Interdistrict and interprovincial travels within continental Equatorial Guinea have resumed; travelers must present evidence of a negative PCR test.
Interregional commercial transport between continental Equatorial Guinea and the capital island has resumed, with the number of interregional flights increasing from two per week to three, and maritime services increasing from one to two per week.
Domestic flights have resumed; however, under current guidelines, domestic flights will be limited to two per week for domestic service providers. Passengers will need to fulfill additional testing requirements to use these services. Negative PCR test certificates are required to conduct domestic travel.
The nationwide curfew has been shortened by two hours, and now runs 23:00-05:00.
Bars, discotheques, casinos, and other entertainment venues remain closed. Weddings, baptisms, and other celebratory events have been suspended.
Places of worship must adhere to strict preventative guidelines.
Schools, universities, hotels, and street markets have reopened.
Protective facemasks are compulsory in public places.

International Travel
Limited international travel is ongoing, and nationals, residents, diplomats, businesspeople, and those who have received government approval are permitted to travel. Several requirements are in place, including the following:

All arriving passengers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test or a PCR test upon arrival, taken no more than 48 hours prior, as well as proof of residency, employment, or business purpose of the visit.
All travelers are required to quarantine for five days, regardless of COVID-19 test results. Travelers will then be required to take a second test once the five days have passed.
Those who test negative after the second test will be free to leave quarantine; however, those who test positive will be transferred to a health center allocated by the government and will be required to quarantine for a further 14 days.
Travelers from India are banned from entry except for those who travel for business reasons.
Diplomatic and international organizations must submit a list of names and contact details to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation before arrival.
Authorities may withdraw passports from passengers if an invalid PCR test is presented; however, this mandate is not strictly enforced.
Travelers from countries with variant strains of the disease may be prohibited from entering the country until further notice.
Sea and land borders are open and are subject to similar entry restrictions.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks. Fines for noncompliance to the outlined restrictions will be issued.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Carry proper identification documents to present at security checks. Heed all official advisories and remain non-confrontational if stopped by authorities. Consider delaying travel if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays and possibly result in quarantine. Carry proper identification documents to present at security checks.