Equatorial Guinea: Authorities maintain COVID-19 restrictions as of Aug. 18 /update 23

Equatorial Guinea maintains COVID-19 restrictions as of Aug. 18. The 23:00-05:00 curfew remains in effect.

Event

Authorities in Equatorial Guinea maintain COVID-19-related restrictions on domestic activity and international travel as of Aug. 18. The following measures remain in place:

Domestic Measures

A 23:00-05:00 nationwide curfew remains in effect.
Travel between provinces and districts within continental Equatorial Guinea has resumed.
Interregional commercial transport between continental Equatorial Guinea and the capital island has resumed; national airlines may operate three interregional flights per week and two maritime trips per week.
Bars, discotheques, casinos, and other entertainment venues remain closed. Weddings, baptisms, and other celebratory events are suspended.
Places of worship must adhere to strict preventative guidelines.
Protective facemasks are compulsory in public places.

International Travel
Local nationals, residents, diplomats, businesspeople, and those who have received government approval are permitted to travel to the country. Several requirements remain in effect, including the following:

All passengers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival, as well as proof of residency, employment, or business purpose of the visit. Travelers will also undergo a rapid test upon arrival.
All travelers are required to quarantine for four to five days, regardless of COVID-19 test results. Travelers will then be required to take a second test once the quarantine period has passed.
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 Equatorial Guinea until further notice. The ban on travelers from the UK has been lifted as of mid-August.
Only essential workers or individuals with government approval may enter the country via sea and land borders.

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.