Moving to Netherlands from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Equatorial Guinea to Netherlands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Netherlands, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Equatorial Guinea to Netherlands, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
2

people moved from Equatorial Guinea to Netherlands · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Netherlands?

Top countries of origin for Netherlands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Equatorial Guinea and Netherlands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
NL
3.4

Netherlands performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
NL
$8,195
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
NL
39.1

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GQ
59.0
NL
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
NL
6.6t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though Netherlands leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GQ
0.1
NL
44.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
NL
16.1%

Netherlands 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

GQ
8.7%
NL
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
NL
$69,300

Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though Equatorial Guinea leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
NL
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
NL
3.4

Netherlands performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Netherlands

Visa Required
Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands.
Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Netherlands?

With 44.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Netherlands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Equatorial Guinea and Netherlands.

Is Netherlands safe for expats?

Netherlands performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Netherlands, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Netherlands scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

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

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At a Glance

GQ NL
Population 1,679,172 17,400,824
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Dutch
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112