Equatorial Guinea: Authorities extend COVID-19 domestic and international restrictions, Jan. 6; nationwide curfew and international flight suspension in place /update 29

Equatorial Guinea extends COVID-19 restrictions as of Jan. 6; nationwide curfew and international flight suspensions remain in place.

Event

As of Jan. 6, authorities in Equatorial Guinea are extending COVID-19-related measures; a nationwide COVID-19 curfew remains in place but has been amended to 19:00-06:00 from 23:00-06:00 initially, until further notice. The international flight suspension remains in place until further notice.

Domestic Measures
The following measures remain in place as of Jan. 6:

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 transports.
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; national airlines and maritime companies may operate at 50-percent capacity. Passengers will be required to present proof of vaccination and a negative PCR test.
Discotheques, casinos, pubs, and other entertainment venues remain closed. Weddings, funerals, and other celebratory events are suspended if they exceed more than 20 participants.
Parks, bars, and restaurants remain open.
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
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:

Only essential workers or individuals with government approval may enter the country via sea and land borders.
All passengers must provide proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 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.