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Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea
Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Presidential Proclamation 10998 on Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998 on “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States,” which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, the United States is suspending or limiting entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. With Presidential Proclamation 10998, as of the effective date of January 1, 2026, the following categorical exceptions provided in Presidential Proclamation 10949 for nationals subject to the suspension on entry are no longer available under Presidential Proclamation 10998: immediate family immigrant visas (IR-1/CR-1, IR-2/CR-2, IR-5); adoption visas (IR-3, IR-4, IH-3, IH-4); and Afghan Special Immigrant Visas.

In his discretion, the Secretary of State or his designee, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may find, on a case-by-case basis, that travel by an individual would serve the U.S. national interest. The Secretary of Homeland Security or her designee, in coordination with the Secretary of State, may also find, on a case-by-case basis, that travel by an individual would serve the U.S. national interest.

Applicants who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov here.

Hague Convention Participation

Hague Adoption Convention Country?
No
Are Intercountry Adoptions between this country and the United States possible?
Intercountry adoptions to the United States from Equatorial Guinea are not possible. Intercountry adoptions from the United States to Equatorial Guinea may be possible
ALL / ALL /

Hague Convention Information

Equatorial Guinea is not a party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention or Convention). 

The Judicial Secretary at the Family Court at the Ministry of Justice confirmed that intercountry adoption is not allowed from Equatorial Guinea to the United States. U.S. citizen prospective adoptive parents living in Equatorial Guinea who would like to adopt a child from the United States or from a third country should contact Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Justice, Religious Affairs, and Penitentiary Institutions.

Please visit the Department of State’s country page for more information on travelling to Equatorial Guinea and the U.S. Embassy Malabo’s website for information on consular services.

Contact Information

EQUATORIAL GUINEA’S COMPETENT AUTHORITY:

Equatorial Guinea does not have a designated adoption authority. We encourage you to consult with the Embassy of Equatorial Guinea to the United States for information on how to proceed and with the Ministry of Justice, Religious Affairs, and Penitentiary Institutions.

Embassy of Equatorial Guinea
2020 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20009
Tel: (202) 518-5700
Fax: (202) 518-5252
Email: secretary@egembassydc.com
Internet: egembassydc.com

U.S. Embassy in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
Address: U.S. Embassy Malabo
Malabo II Highway (between the headquarters of Sonagas and the offices of the United Nations)
Tel: (+240) 333 09 57 41
Email: MalaboConsular@state.gov
Internet: gq.usembassy.gov

Office of Children’s Issues
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
SA-17
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 1-888-407-4747
E-mail: Adoption@state.gov
Internet: adoption.state.gov

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
For questions about filing a Form I-600A application or a Form I-600 petition:

USCIS National Benefits Center (NBC)
Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1- 913-275-5480 (local); Fax:1- 913-21-5808
Email: NBC.Adoptions@uscis.dhs.gov

For general questions about immigration procedures:
USCIS Contact Center
1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
Internet: uscis.gov

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Malabo
Carretera Malabo II
Malabo, Guinea Ecuatorial
Telephone
+(240) 333-095-741
Emergency
+(240) 555-516-008
Fax
No Fax
Email
MalaboConsular@state.gov
Website
https://gq.usembassy.gov/

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Adoption Statistics

Adoptions from Equatorial Guinea to U.S. by Year:
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