Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Germany

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Germany to Equatorial Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DE
3.3
GQ
11.7

Germany performs 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

DE
$8,826
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DE
45.2
GQ
1.4

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany 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

DE
15.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
GQ
2.6t

Germany generally does better on environment, though Equatorial Guinea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DE
45.0
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DE
35.4%
GQ
0.2%

Germany 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

DE
3.0%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
GQ
$16,900

Germany 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

DE
81.5 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
GQ
78.3

Germany performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Germany

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

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?

Germany performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Germany?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 45.2 in Germany. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

DE GQ
Population 84,316,622 1,679,172
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages German French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +49 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112