Visa for Gabon

Citizens of most countries need a visa to arrive in Gabun. Our visa center will help you to obtain a visa as soon as possible.

Proof of return trip or continuation of travel (with visa or right of residence in the country of return) must be provided upon entry to Gabon.

Citizens of the countries listed below do not require a visa to stay in Gabon for up to 30 days from February 20, 2023. However, if you plan to stay in Gabon for more than 30 days, you will need a visa.

After staying in the country for 30 days, you can extend your visa up to 90 days (extensions are payable locally).

Holders of diplomatic, service as well as official passports from Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, China, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, France, Guinea, Israel, Mali, Russia, Senegal, Tunisia, France, South Korea and only diplomatic passports of Germany and Turkey do not require a visa to Gabon.

Since applying for a visa on arrival often involves long waits in lines at the border, travelers are advised to apply for an e-visa to Gabon in advance. This simplified application protocol avoids filling out a form at the border and provides expedited entry into the country. Submit an application on our website and we will help you apply for an e-visa to Gabon.

Citizens of all other countries need a visa to Gabon.

You can apply for an electronic visa to Gabon. It can be obtained in 3-4 days, but be careful: you will only be able to enter the country from Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville. For a list of countries where e-visas are available, see the e-visa page.