Skip to content
2 ways to enter

Gabon visas

Gabon transit visa

Some travellers can connect to a third country without a visa. The flight connection rules depend on citizenship.

Ways to get a Gabon transit visa

  1. Transit on the same or first connecting plane

    Transit without a visa

    Travellers continuing to a third country within 24 hours, except citizens subject to the same-plane rule and citizens of Lebanon.

    Stay
    Up to 24 hours.

  2. Transit on the same plane only

    Transit without a visa

    Citizens of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam who continue to a third country on the same plane.

Who doesn't

Eligible travellers continuing to a third country can transit without a visa under the flight connection rules.

Changing planes

Longest transit
24 hours
Transit without a visa
Continue to a third country on the same plane or the first connecting plane within 24 hours. Citizens of the 25 countries listed in the same-plane option must continue on the same plane. Transit without a visa is not allowed for citizens of Lebanon.

Good to know

  • Continue your journey to a third country.
  • Follow the flight connection rule for your citizenship.
  • Permission to leave the airport during transit is not stated.
  • Details of a separate transit visa are not provided.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Gabon?

Eligible travellers continuing to a third country can transit without a visa under the flight connection rules.

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

There are 2 options: Transit on the same or first connecting plane (transit without a visa); Transit on the same plane only (transit without a visa).

How long can I stay on a Gabon transit visa?

Up to 24 hours under the connecting-flight rule.

How long can I stay in transit in Gabon?

Up to 24 hours, if you meet the conditions. Continue to a third country on the same plane or the first connecting plane within 24 hours. Citizens of the 25 countries listed in the same-plane option must continue on the same plane. Transit without a visa is not allowed for citizens of Lebanon.

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

Continue your journey to a third country. Follow the flight connection rule for your citizenship.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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 transit 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.

Reviewed by