Moving to United States from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
50 ↓ 6% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Equatorial Guinea and United States 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
US
14.2

Equatorial Guinea performs better than United States across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
US
36.1

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
US
14.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
US
13.6t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though United States 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
US
37.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
US
28.2%

United States 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%
US
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
US
$73,600

United States 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
US
80.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
US
5.2

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

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States 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 States?

With 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United States 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 United States.

Is United States safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than United States across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in United States compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in United States?

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

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At a Glance

GQ US
Population 1,679,172 337,341,954
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911