Equatorial Guinea digital nomad visa & residency (2026)

Equatorial Guinea has not established a digital-nomad or remote-work visa program. No official government announcement of a planned programme has been identified in any primary or authoritative secondary source as of 2026.

The Permiso por Cuenta Propia (PCP) allows foreigners to work independently in Equatorial Guinea for up to three years, targeting entrepreneurs, investors, and freelancers. Applicants must register a business locally, demonstrate in-country entrepreneurial activity, and show financial stability; the permit is renewable and does not require an employer sponsor.

Standard work permits require employer sponsorship: an initial one-year Permit BI, renewable to a two-year Permit BR, and subsequently a three-year Permit C. The employer secures a Ministry of National Security invitation letter; the worker enters on a visa and then completes in-country registration with local authorities, a residence card, and a medical check.

Decree 49/2019 defines the four visa categories in force. Ministerial Order 1/2018 governs the procedure for issuing, renewing, and cancelling work permits. Border entry and visa letters are managed by the Ministry of National Security; official identity and residence documents are issued by CENEDOGE.

Equatorial Guinea does not operate any residency-by-investment or golden-visa programme. No such scheme has been announced or is under development as of 2026.

Tourist and business visas allow stays of up to 90 days. Nationals of CEMAC member states (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Gabon) benefit from the CEMAC free-movement framework and may be exempt from standard work-permit requirements under that treaty.