Destinations / Equatorial Guinea
Driving in Equatorial Guinea as a visitor
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Equatorial Guinea drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence, and checkpoints are common.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Equatorial Guinea expects
| Driving document | Depends on licence issuer, script and rental policy |
|---|---|
| Convention format | Local rules |
| Valid for | Not recognised |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Emergency number | 114 (police) |
| Top speed limit | 100 km/h highways |
What the rental desk will ask you for
| Your own licence | The original card. A photo of it, or a photocopy, gets turned away. |
|---|---|
| Licence translation | Check the desk policy for your issuing country and licence script. A translation accompanies the licence and never replaces an official permit. |
| Booklet format they know | Local rules |
| Minimum age | 18. Under 25 usually pays a young-driver surcharge. |
| Deposit | A credit card in the driver's name. The hold is taken in XAF. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Local practice | Numerous police checkpoints. |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.05% alcohol limit. |
| Documents | Carry passport, IDP and home licence. |
On the road in Equatorial Guinea
At the pump
Petrol (gasolina) and diesel (gasóleo) are sold, mostly attended service; stations are scarce outside Malabo and Bata, cash (CFA franc) is expected and cards are rarely accepted, with prices roughly 600-700 CFA per litre.
After a crash
Stop immediately, do not move vehicles, and call police on 114 (or 112); a police report is required for any insurance or rental claim and leaving the scene is an offence.
Sources: travel.state.gov · internationaldriversassociation.com · tyremap.com
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Equatorial Guinea?
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Equatorial Guinea drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence, and checkpoints are common.
Which translation format is used for Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea uses the Local rules convention format. A Vialy translation is prepared in that format but is not a government-issued permit.
Will a rental desk in Equatorial Guinea ask for a translation?
Malabo desks request an IDP; carry passport and home licence too.
How fast can Vialy prepare one for Equatorial Guinea?
The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay, 30 minutes as standard and 5 with Express.
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