Unexpectedly Difficult Countries to Visit in 2025

10. Equatorial Guinea: The Opaque and Expensive Process

One of the least-visited countries in Africa, Equatorial Guinea's visa process is notoriously difficult and expensive. It requires an extensive list of documents, including a letter of invitation from a host in the country and a full, non-refundable payment for a hotel reservation. The processing time is lengthy, and visas are often granted for a very short duration (e.g., 15 days), making travel plans inflexible. Its opaque bureaucratic system is a significant deterrent to visitors.