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Passport renewal in Equatorial Guinea

Written from published rules on 28 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Ministerio de Seguridad Nacional (Ministry of National Security). Rules here vary, so check carefully.

Renewing a passport in Equatorial Guinea involves applying through the national immigration authority. Applicants typically must submit their current travel document, biometric data, and evidence of citizenship to obtain a new passport booklet.

Your timing

It is standard practice to initiate the renewal process several months before the current passport expires. This allows time for potential delays in biometric processing or administrative scheduling at regional offices.

Start 60 days ahead

Processing times can fluctuate based on current administrative demand and the volume of applications at regional passport offices.

The process

  1. 1Confirm the current list of required documents with the local regional office of the Ministry of National Security.
  2. 2Pay the established administrative processing fee at the designated bank or government collection point.
  3. 3Present the application form and necessary supporting materials in person at a passport issuing center.
  4. 4Provide updated biometric data, including fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required at the facility.
  5. 5Collect the new passport once notified that the document has been processed and is ready for pickup.

What to bring

  • The current or expiring passport
  • Proof of Equatorial Guinean nationality (such as a birth certificate or national identity card)
  • Recent passport-sized photographs meeting official specifications
  • Evidence of payment for the processing fee

Who handles it

Ministerio de Seguridad Nacional (Ministry of National Security)

Fees are subject to change and must be confirmed directly with the Ministry of National Security or at the point of application.

What commonly goes wrong

  • Ensure all personal information on the new application matches the existing civil registry records exactly.
  • Check that all provided photographs meet the specific size and background requirements for biometric travel documents.
  • Keep original receipts for all payments, as these are frequently required to collect the final document.

Sources

This guide is based on one official source.

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