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Equatorial Guinea and smallpox?
The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea say US citizens do not need visas but:
As American citizens enter the country, they should expect to present a valid passport and proof of smallpox, yellow fever and cholera immunization to the immigration officers. Flew into Malabo on a US passport. The US is the only country that gives you visa free access to EG. (But see below). Some sites on the web suggest you need a smallpox and cholera vaccination as well as bank statements in addition to your US passport. My hosts assured me you needed none of that and they were right. I wasn't even asked to show my yellow fever shot. All you need is an immigration card the airline will give you. |
I was there (Malabo/SSG) last fall. I had my yellow fever card tucked into my passport (where it "lives"). I think they looked at it...but, frankly, there was virtually a complete focus on Ebloa, which was raging then. Immigration docs asked where I was staying and when I was leaving. Mine was a volunteer gig, so I didn't get any more questions. Sorry, wish I could help.
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March '15 not asked for anything at immigration beyond usual questions. Much like 365roadwarrior YF card is tucked into the back.
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I thought Smallpox had been eradicated (i.e. no longer exists in the world, outside a couple of select laborotories)?
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Just wanted to say thanks for the replies in this thread. I've wondered for almost ever about those cholera vaccines, and if they were really required. I'll add that the current information on the DC embassy website now only lists a required proof of yellow fever. State department site, however, still lists cholera. So, great to hear first-hand experience saying this isn't really needed.
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There is no cholera vaccine currently licensed for administration within the United States.
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