Equatorial Guinea: Authorities ease COVID-19 domestic and international entry restrictions as of Feb. 7 /update 30

Authorities ease COVID-19 domestic and international entry restrictions as of Feb. 7; nationwide curfew now 00:00-06:00.

Event

As of Feb. 7, authorities in Equatorial Guinea have relaxed domestic and international entry restrictions related to COVID-19.

A 00:00-06:00 curfew is now in place nationwide. Casinos, bars, parks, restaurants, swimming pools, and beaches may reopen and operate at 50 percent capacity. Weddings, funerals, and other celebratory events may proceed so long as the venue does not exceed 50 percent capacity.

As of Jan. 25, the government began allowing two international flights per week per airline. Domestic flights operated by Ceiba Intercontinental (C2) and Cronos Airlines (C8) may operate three times a day. Maritime travel may also resume with three trips per week per ship and with a maximum of 250 travelers. A vaccination certificate and proof of a recent PCR test is required for all passengers. A mandatory five-day hotel quarantine is mandatory for all travelers arriving by air, land, and sea borders. At-home quarantine is prohibited except for diplomatic personnel. A PCR test must be taken after the five-day period.

Domestic Measures
The following measures remain in place as of Feb. 7:

All residents are required to get vaccinated.
Individuals may access administrative buildings providing proof of vaccination.
Public transport and taxis may operate at reduced capacity. Proof of vaccination is required to access public transport.
Travel between provinces and districts within continental Equatorial Guinea may only be undertaken for essential purposes, such as work or health. Those allowed to travel will be required to show proof of vaccination. Those traveling from Malabo and Bata will need to show proof of a negative PCR test in addition to the vaccination certificate.
Interregional commercial transport between continental Equatorial Guinea and the capital island is ongoing. Passengers will be required to present proof of vaccination and a negative PCR test.
Places of worship must adhere to strict preventative guidelines and may operate at 50 percent capacity.
Protective facemasks are compulsory in public places.
If a large number of COVID-19 cases are detected in a specific area, authorities may enact localized lockdown measures.

International Travel Restrictions
International travel into and out of the country has resumed. Several other requirements are in effect, including the following:

All passengers must provide proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival as well as proof of vaccination.
Upon arrival, travelers may undertake a rapid test.
All travelers are required to quarantine for five days, regardless of COVID-19 test results.
Travelers from countries with variant strains of the disease may be prohibited from entering Equatorial Guinea until further notice. Equatoguinean citizens coming from abroad are exempted but must comply with the quarantine requirement.
Travelers departing the country must take a PCR test.

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.