Equatorial Guinea: Authorities tighten COVID-19 restrictions nationwide from Sept. 17 /update 24

Equatorial Guinea tightens COVID-19-related domestic and international restrictions from Sept. 17. Curfew in effect.

Event

Authorities in Equatorial Guinea have tightened COVID-19-related restrictions on domestic activity and international travel from Sept. 17:

Domestic Measures

The nationwide curfew is increased from 23:00-05:00 to 18:00-06:00.
Public transports and taxis may operate at reduced capacity. Proof of vaccination is now required to access public transports
Travel between provinces and districts within continental Equatorial Guinea is now restricted without essential reasons such as work or health. Those allowed to travel will be required to show proof of vaccination and/or a negative PCR test.
Interregional commercial transport between continental Equatorial Guinea and the capital island is ongoing; national airlines and maritime companies may operate at reduced capacity. Passengers will be required to present proof of vaccination and/or a negative PCR test.
Bars, discotheques, casinos, and other entertainment venues remain closed. Weddings, funerals, and other celebratory events are suspended if they exceed more than 20 participants.
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 are in effect, including the following:

Authorities announced Sept. 12 that all passengers must provide proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival while announcing Sept. 16, that proof of vaccination is also required to enter.
All travelers are required to quarantine for five days, regardless of COVID-19 test results.
It remains unclear whether a quarantine period is compulsory if the traveler can show proof of vaccination.
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.
Only essential workers or individuals with government approval may enter the country via sea and land borders.

The aforementioned measures are likely to remain in place until Oct. 15.

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.