Equatorial Guinea

Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV

The categories of restriction are:

  • Restrictions on long-term stays which in most cases is defined as over 90 days.

The types of restriction are:

  • HIV testing/disclosure required for residence.

Restrictions on entry to Equatorial Guinea

We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Equatorial Guinea based on HIV status.

The US Department of State and UNAIDS report that there are no HIV entry restrictions for non-nationals.

The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Berlin has a list of supporting documents that should be included with the visa application and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.

The visa application form does not contain questions or fields in relation to any health condition or status.

Similarly, Law No. 4/2010, dated 31 May, on Prevention and Civil Protection of Equatorial Guinea establishes, among other elements, the criteria for entry of non-nationals, none of which refers to medical or health criteria. 

Restrictions on short-term stay in Equatorial Guinea

We are not aware of any official restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV in Equatorial Guinea.

Law No. 4/2010, dated 31 May, on Prevention and Civil Protection of Equatorial Guinea establishes, among other elements, the criteria for stay for non-nationals, none of which refers to medical or health criteria.

Restrictions on long-term stay in Equatorial Guinea

There appears to be some official restrictions on long-term stay of people living with HIV in Equatorial Guinea.

According to the US Department of State, the Government of Equatorial Guinea is starting to require medical documentation, including the determination of the HIV status of third country nationals who are renewing or obtaining residency in Equatorial Guinea.

Similarly, according to the Embassy of France in Malabo, when applying for a residence permit, ‘its first issue and renewal may involve the presentation of an HIV test.’

Historic regulations in Equatorial Guinea

There was formerly an entry restriction but in 2011 this was repealed, however a number of sources continue referring to HIV testing on entry. A 2012 UNAIDS report noted that these restrictions were removed ‘with the aim of reducing HIV stigma and social discrimination.’

Treatment access in Equatorial Guinea

We did not find any available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Equatorial Guinea.

According to the US Department of State, medical facilities are limited in terms of space and capability. Pharmacies in Malabo and Bata stock basic medicines including antibiotics but do not carry U.S. brand names or generic over the counter (OTC) medications. Outside of these cities, many medicines are unavailable.

The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database

People living with HIV are criminalised in Equatorial Guinea. There are HIV-specific criminal laws in force which target alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission. We are not aware of any reported prosecutions under these or other laws.

UNAIDS Global AIDS monitoring data

This information about access to HIV services comes from UNAIDS https://lawsandpolicies.unaids.org/, a platform to view data on HIV-related laws and policies. This is information provided by national authorities and civil society and may contradict other sources.

Migrant populations

Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens N/A
Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) N/A
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens N/A
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) N/A
Migrants are able to access HIV services Yes

Refugees and asylum seekers

Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens N/A
Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) N/A
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens N/A
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) N/A

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