US State Department Updates Equatorial Guinea Advisory: Level 2 Maintained
The U.S. Department of State updated its Equatorial Guinea travel advisory on October 7, 2025, keeping it at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). The update added an "Other" risk indicator and revised the advisory summary, citing crime, health, and arbitrary enforcement of laws. Petty crime is common and local police may lack resources to respond to serious crime; medical services are limited with no adequate trauma or ambulance services, and even minor issues may require medical evacuation at the traveler's expense. Some travelers have been arbitrarily detained for weeks or more, and the Embassy cannot guarantee release.