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Gabon visa requirements for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens need an eVisa for Gabon. Apply on the official website.

BEL
Belgium
GAB
Gabon
eVisa
An online visa for one entry through Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Total unknown; extra 15 EUR processing fee
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
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
A visa expert checks the rules and helps you apply. No payment now.
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.
- 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
- 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
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Belgium
- Plugs C ENo adapter
- MoneyXAF Fr
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageFrenchSpoken at home too
- 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
Other Europe passports
Going to Gabon
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Questions
Do belgian citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Belgian citizens need an eVisa for Gabon. Apply on the official website.
How long can belgian citizens stay in Gabon?
Up to 90 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
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 belgian citizens enter Gabon?
We have no record of Gabon relaxing its rules for belgian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do gabonese citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Belgium, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Gabon?
Malta can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Gabon are easier for belgian citizens?
Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Botswana, Cape Verde Eswatini, and 3 more let belgian 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.
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