Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cabo Verde to Equatorial Guinea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Equatorial Guinea.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to Equatorial Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
GQ
11.7

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
GQ
1.4

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
GQ
2.6t

Cabo Verde performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
GQ
0.2%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Equatorial Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
GQ
$16,900

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
GQ
78.3

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Equatorial Guinea leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and Equatorial Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Equatorial Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Equatorial Guinea's immigration authority.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Equatorial Guinea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Equatorial Guinea?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Equatorial Guinea has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Equatorial Guinea safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

The official languages in Equatorial Guinea are French, Portuguese and Spanish. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV GQ
Population 596,707 1,679,172
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Portuguese French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +240
Time zones 1 1