Moving to United Kingdom from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Equatorial Guinea to United Kingdom, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
222 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Equatorial Guinea live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Equatorial Guinea to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
GB
2.4

United Kingdom 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
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
GB
31.7

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
GB
4.2t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
GB
$54,100

United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
GB
3.8

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United Kingdom has 41.4 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 United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ GB
Population 1,679,172 67,791,400
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +240 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999