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Cross-border route

Cameroon Equatorial Guinea

Driving across the border

Yes — you can drive from Cameroon into Equatorial Guinea: carry a certified IDP translation of your licence alongside the original so border officials and rental desks can read your credentials. Equatorial Guinea expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, prepared in the internationally recognised format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.

Get my permit for Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea requirements

Last reviewed July 2026

Route at a glance

FromCameroon

ToEquatorial Guinea

IDP in Equatorial GuineaStrongly recommended

Accepted formatLocal rules

Driving sideright (no change)

Currency in Equatorial GuineaXAF

Emergency number114 (police)

Top speed limit100 km/h highways

Cameroon → Equatorial Guinea

Crossing the border

Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.

Driving rules in Equatorial Guinea

Drive on the right.
Numerous police checkpoints.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Once you're driving in Equatorial Guinea

Destination-specific detail sourced from national road authorities, motoring clubs and rental policies — the things that catch cross-border drivers out.

Driving on a foreign licence

Foreign visitors may drive on a valid home licence accompanied by an International Driving Permit for short stays; an IDP is strongly recommended and required by rental firms, and a local licence is needed for extended residence.

Tolls & road charges

There are no electronic toll motorways; the country has no vignette or e-toll system, so no toll payment is required of tourists.

Parking in the cities

Parking is largely informal and unmetered in Malabo and Bata, with no formal paid-zone color system; park in guarded lots where possible as enforcement and signage are minimal.

Fines & camera enforcement

Mobile phone use (even hands-free) and no seatbelt are prohibited and fined; officers may demand on-the-spot cash payment at checkpoints, and rental firms pass any fines to the renter's card.

If you have an accident

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.

Driving in the capital

Malabo and Bata have frequent military and police checkpoints where you must present passport, visa and licence; remain calm, comply, and never offer bribes.

Sources: travel.state.gov · internationaldriversassociation.com · tyremap.com

Common questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Cameroon to Equatorial Guinea?

Yes — Equatorial Guinea commonly asks foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Equatorial Guinea recognises the internationally recognised format, which is the format your certified IDP translation is prepared in.

Does the driving side change between Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea?

No. Both Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea drive on the right.

What is the emergency number and speed limit in Equatorial Guinea?

In Equatorial Guinea, dial 114 (police) for emergencies; 112 also works from most GSM phones. The maximum for cars on the fastest road class is 100 km/h highways, but posted limits in towns and on secondary roads are lower and always take precedence.

How do tolls and road charges work in Equatorial Guinea?

There are no electronic toll motorways; the country has no vignette or e-toll system, so no toll payment is required of tourists.

How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?

International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.