Embassy
Embassy of the United States, Libreville
Libreville
Eb Sablière 4000
Gabon visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens need an eVisa for Gabon. Apply on the official website.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
GAB
Gabon
eVisa
An online visa for one entry through Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Fee
- Total unknown; extra 15 EUR processing fee
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Gabon
Gabon has stopped issuing visas to US citizens
- Gabon has stopped issuing visas to US citizens.
What to do
Apply on Gabon's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
Get your Gabon visa sorted
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Ways into Gabon
Apply at an embassy for a holiday visa.
eVisaSingle-entry eVisaAn online visa for one entry through Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
- Fee
- Total unknown; extra 15 EUR processing fee
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Choose single entry and fill in the online form.
- Upload your passport page and photo.
- Submit and wait for travel approval.
- Get approval before you leave.
- Pay on arrival when you receive the visa sticker.
Documents required
- Passport identity page copy
- Recent colour photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Details came from an old page copy; current rules were not confirmed.
- You must arrive by air at Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
eVisaMultiple-entry eVisaAn online visa for repeated entries through Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
- Fee
- Total unknown; extra 15 EUR processing fee
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Choose multiple entry on the online portal.
- Follow the online application steps.
- Wait for travel approval before leaving.
- Old guidance says no extensions; current rules and each visit's stay remain unconfirmed.
- You must arrive by air at Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
Visa requiredTourist visaA visa for people visiting Gabon on holiday.
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Ask the embassy which rules apply to you.
- Fill in the form.
- Gather the papers and pay the fee.
- Submit your application.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Hotel booking
- Copy of valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. vaccine
- A visa does not guarantee entry.
- The current visa-free country list was not confirmed.
Visa requiredTourist visaA visa for people visiting Gabon on holiday.
- Fee
- US$160
- Processing
- 3–5 days
How to apply
- Check that the embassy can accept your application.
- Fill in the form.
- Submit your passport, papers and fee.
- Collect your passport.
Documents required
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever vaccination record; the page also lists a medical-provider exemption statement. vaccine
- Processing takes 3–5 working days.
- Personal checks are not accepted.
- Ask the visa office about faster processing.
- Confirm whether your nationality can apply.
- American travellers should ask an embassy about current entry rules.
Sources (16)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Gabon foreign ministry — Visa rules and categories
- Gabon foreign ministry — Exemption landing page; linked table not readable during this check
- Gabon foreign ministry — Reciprocal entry measures affecting American nationals
- Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration — E-services listing, read through its indexed official page
- Official e-visa portal — Older indexed guidance read; direct requests timed out
- Gabon High Commission in London — Official e-visa contact
- Gabon High Commission in London — Tourist Visa
- Gabon High Commission in London — Business Visa
- Gabon High Commission in London — Family Visa
- Gabon High Commission in London — Diplomatic Visa
- Gabon High Commission in London — Journalist Visa, read through its indexed official page
- Gabon High Commission in London — Visa Types
- Embassy of Gabon in Washington — Visa Services
- Embassy of Gabon in New Delhi — Visa submission procedure
- Official Gabon consular visa application form
- Immigration agency Paris office — Visa instructions and supporting documents
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyXAF Fr
- Time+13h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency1730 police1300 ambulance
Planning your Gabon trip
Best time to go: June to September is a little cooler, with temperatures of 20–25°C. Gabon is hot and humid all year.
- Libreville's churchesVisit Cathédrale Sainte Marie, Notre Dame de Lourdes Church and the Church of St. Michael Nkembo.
- Libreville's museumsThe National Museum of Gabon and National Museum of Arts and Traditions have collections of sculptures and other art.
- Ogooué RiverGabon's longest river runs for 1,200 km through tropical forest. Its habitats support wildlife including the critically endangered slender-snouted crocodile.
Scams to watch for in Gabon
About Gabon
Gabon is a republic on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, on the equator and heavily forested.
- Capital
- Libreville
- Money
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +241
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Questions
Is entry to Gabon restricted for American citizens?
Gabon has suspended visa issuance to United States citizens. Gabon has suspended visa issuance to United States citizens.
Do american citizens need a visa for Gabon?
American citizens need an eVisa for Gabon. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for Gabon?
Only on Gabon's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help american citizens enter Gabon?
We have no record of Gabon relaxing its rules for american citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do gabonese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Gabon?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Gabon are easier for american citizens?
Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Botswana, Cape Verde Eswatini, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Gabon?
Apply on Gabon's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Gabon?
Central African CFA franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Gabon?
French.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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