🇬🇦Gabon Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Africa· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Gabon?
It depends on your passport. Out of 193 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 8 enter Gabon visa-free and 185 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.
Visa-free
8
nationalities
E-visa
185
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Gabon tourist e-visa
Gabon publishes an online tourist visa. Eligibility depends on your nationality, check your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
Gabon eVisa
70-185 EURStay: 90 daysProcessing: 5-7 business days
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Gabon visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Gabon applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- TunisiaE-visa
- ItalyE-visa
- AlgeriaE-visa
- SenegalE-visa
- MoroccoVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- BeninE-visa
- JapanE-visa
- Côte d'IvoireE-visa
- CameroonVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- TogoE-visa
- SpainE-visa
- United KingdomE-visa
- GermanyE-visa
- CanadaE-visa
- SwitzerlandE-visa
- FranceE-visa
- NetherlandsE-visa
- Burkina FasoE-visa
- GuineaE-visa
- NigeriaE-visa
Gabon visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Gabon publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Gabon eVisa | Short stay | 90 days | 70-185 EUR | 5-7 business days | Portal | |
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 100-120 EUR | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Libreville
Population
2,610,000
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF FCFA)
Languages
French, Fang, Punu
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+241
Timezone
Africa/Libreville
Area
267,667 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
August 17 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.ga
About
Gabon is a Central African country covered by 85% tropical forests. Rich in oil and minerals, it hosts exceptional biodiversity with renowned national parks. The population is concentrated along the coast.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid walking alone at night
- Do not display valuables
Terrorism(Low)
- Increased vigilance in public places
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Avoid night driving
Natural risks(High: torrential rains, floods)
- Follow weather alerts
Health(Limited system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Vaccines: yellow fever mandatory, hepatitis, typhoid
- Bottled water, anti-mosquito measures
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate
- Repatriation insurance
- Monitor local media
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Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Libreville · estimated in October 2026
eSIM data (Saily)
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
Not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
Partner links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Gabon?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Gabon across 193 nationalities: 8 visa-free, 185 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Gabon visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 70 EUR (Gabon eVisa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Is it dangerous to travel to Gabon?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Moderate to high risk depending on areas, urban crime, and recent political instability.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Gabon?▾
The official currency is Central African CFA franc (XAF FCFA). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Gabon?▾
The capital of Gabon is Libreville. The main spoken languages are: French, Fang, Punu.
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