ECTN is a compulsory document for all shipments to EQUATORIAL GUINEA
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Ships must have the ECTN (Equatorial Guinea Certificate of Navigation) in order to navigate the territorial waters of Equatorial Guinea. The Directorate General of Merchant Marine (DGMM) issues certificates that are valid for a year. The following documents must be supplied in order to receive the certificate: - Retailer registry - A seaworthiness certificate, an insurance certificate, a roster of the crew, the captain's passport, and evidence that the registration price has been paid. All vessels, including those used for fishing, that enters Equatorial Guinean seas must have an ECTN.
These actions must be taken in order to receive an ECTN in Equatorial Guinea:
1. A current passport is a need.
2. A current visa is required.
3. A letter of invitation from a business or person in Equatorial Guinea is required.
4. A return ticket is required.
5. You must have a confirmation letter from the host institution or proof of hotel arrangements.
6. You must demonstrate that you have the resources to sustain your stay in Equatorial Guinea.
7. Immunization records are required.
8. At least 15 days before your arrival in Equatorial Guinea, you must submit your application to the Directorate General of Consular Affairs.
9. You have to pay the required fees.
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What details must I provide in my application for an ECTN?
You must supply the following details in order to apply for an ECTN:
• Your name
• The name of your business
• Your contact details
• A description of the shipment's contents
• The item's Harmonized System (HS) code
An ECTN is valid for how long?
The validity of an ECTN is one year from the date of issuance.
How can I submit an ECTN application?
Through an online application platform run by the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, ECTN applications can be submitted.
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice (required if the freight amount is not specified on commercial invoice)
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