Moving to Equatorial Guinea from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
GQ
11.7

United Kingdom 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

GB
$6,606
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GB
33.0
GQ
1.5

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
GQ
2.5t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
42.2
GQ
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
GQ
0.2%

United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Equatorial Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.8%
GQ
8.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$57,602
GQ
$6,615

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GB
81.4 yrs
GQ
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
4.1
GQ
47.6

United Kingdom performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

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.
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.

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?

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

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to United Kingdom?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 33.0 in United Kingdom. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

GB GQ
Population 69,487,000 1,938,431
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +240
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999 —