Central Africa
🇬🇶 Vaccines for Equatorial Guinea
Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea requires Yellow Fever vaccination for entry — a firm requirement. Malaria is endemic at high risk throughout the country, including on Bioko Island where the capital Malabo is located, as well as the mainland Río Muni region. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, and Rabies are also recommended. The country's oil wealth has driven some development in Malabo, but tourism infrastructure remains minimal — most visitors are connected to the oil and gas industry rather than typical tourism, and the visa process can be more restrictive than for some neighbouring countries. Healthcare in Malabo is the best available but still limited; the mainland has more basic facilities.
Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required for entry.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Hepatitis B
Blood and sexual contact.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 26 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After full 3-dose course. Accelerated 3-week schedule available — ask your clinic.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime after full course.
Recommended
Disease risks
- ⚠Malaria (high risk throughout)
- ⚠Yellow Fever
- ⚠Ebola (border risk)
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€438
(~$478)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)
💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.