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Gabon visas

Gabon tourist visa

Visitors can enter without a visa if eligible, or get a visa before travel from an embassy or online.

Ways to get a Gabon tourist visa

  2. Visa-free visit for up to 30 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Mauritius and South Africa.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  3. Visa from a Gabonese embassy

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa can apply through a Gabonese diplomatic mission. Visa issuance for United States citizens is suspended.

  4. e-Visa (online visa)

    eVisa

    The programme covers citizens of any country that requires a visa, arriving at Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville. The separate visa issuance suspension applies to United States citizens.

    Stay
    One to three months for one entry, or six months for multiple entries.
    Entries
    Single entry or multiple entries, depending on the option.
    Fee
    One to three months: EUR 70 or XAF 45,000, plus EUR 15 processing fee. Six months: EUR 185 or XAF 120,000, plus EUR 15 processing fee.
    Processing
    72 hours after applying.
    1. Apply online for an e-Visa.
    2. Allow 72 hours for the visa to be issued.
    3. Arrive through Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville.

Who needs it

Most visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa before travelling.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and Morocco can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens of Mauritius and South Africa can visit without a visa for up to 30 days.

Good to know

  • Citizens of Lebanon need an Authorisation to enter Gabon as well as a visa.
  • Visa issuance for United States citizens was suspended on 1 January 2026.
  • Online visas can only be used for arrival at Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Gabon?

Most visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa before travelling. Citizens of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and Morocco can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens of Mauritius and South Africa can visit without a visa for up to 30 days.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Gabon?

There are 4 options: Visa-free visit for up to 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for up to 30 days (no visa at all); Visa from a Gabonese embassy (a visa from an embassy); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa).

Who can go to Gabon without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and Morocco. Citizens of Mauritius and South Africa.

Can I apply online for Gabon?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). The programme covers citizens of any country that requires a visa, arriving at Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville. The separate visa issuance suspension applies to United States citizens.

How long can I stay on a Gabon tourist visa?

Depends on the entry option.

What rules do I have to follow on a Gabon tourist visa?

Citizens of Lebanon need an Authorisation to enter Gabon as well as a visa. Visa issuance for United States citizens was suspended on 1 January 2026.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Gabon?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Gabon visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Gabon be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Gabon tourist visa rules?

On Gabon's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Gabon?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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