Gabon Entry and Travel Requirements
The entry requirements define all the rules that a person wishing to visit Gabon must follow in order to enter the country easily. These requirements also state the list of documents one must gather before their planned departure, including a valid passport and visa.
When preparing the necessary documents, make sure that your passport will be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of arrival in Gabon. Regarding Gabon's visa policy, there are only 3 countries whose citizens can enter Gabon without a visa: Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa. These nationals are allowed to enter Gabon without a visa and stay there for 30 to 90 days. The only document they need to present at the border is a valid passport.
There are approximately 150 different countries around the world that are eligible for the Gabon eVisa. Applying for a visa online will only take a few minutes, while the approved visa will be sent directly to the email address. Electronic Visa applicants can save a lot of time and effort because there is no need to make an appointment at the embassy. With Gabon eVisa, you can travel for tourism, business or transit. Additionally, if you plan to visit Gabon for any other reason not covered by an e-visa or if you plan to stay long-term in Gabon, you will have to apply for a visa directly from the embassy. diplomatic representative to Gabon much later. More than 45 different nationalities must apply for an embassy or consulate visa in Gabon, regardless of the reason for their trip or expected length of stay.
Passengers arriving in Gabon no longer need to respect coronavirus restrictions. Presenting a negative Covid-19 test result or taking a test after arrival is no longer required. There is also no need to prove your vaccination status. The same entry conditions apply to all visitors, regardless of their Covid-19 vaccination status.
Please note that entry and exit conditions may change at short notice. Remember to check for the latest update to ensure hassle-free entry into Gabon.
Who can enter Gabon?
All international visitors can visit Gabon. Currently, Gabon authorities do not prohibit any citizen from applying for a visa and entering the country.
Checklist of documents to enter Gabon
- valid passport
- Gabon Visa
- Travel insurance (optional)
Testing, Vaccination, and Quarantine Requirements
Request an inspection
No need to test for Covid-19 anymore.
Vaccination required
It is not necessary to prove your Covid-19 vaccination status to enter Gabon.
Require yellow fever certification
Sometimes, depending on your country of origin, you may also need to provide a yellow fever certificate.
Quarantine required
There is no quarantine in Gabon for international travelers.
Traveling from Gabon
Travelers leaving Gabon may be required to present a negative PCR test to board their departing flight. For the most accurate information about testing and other requirements, they should consult the airline directly.
Traveling to Gabon
Travelers to Gabon should check the latest entry requirements in order to cross the Gabon border without any problems. At this time, there are no coronavirus restrictions in effect. So, regardless of your vaccination status, you do not need to provide any Covid-related documents.
Before traveling to Gabon, make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months. Also remember to familiarize yourself with visa requirements. Apply for a visa before arriving in Gabon to save a lot of time waiting for your visa to be issued upon arrival in Gabon.
Please note that Gabon's entry requirements can change rapidly, so always check the latest information before departing.
Entry Rules for Children
There are no special requirements for children traveling to Gabon. They must respect the same entry conditions as adult travellers.
Although no Covid-19 restrictions are in place, they must still meet other entry requirements, including obtaining the appropriate visa. Visa procedures must be handled by parents or legal guardians.
Transit through Gabon– rules during the Covid-19 pandemic
There are no specific regulations for passengers planning to transit through Gabon.
However, you should always check travel conditions directly with your airline before departure. Some airlines may have imposed their own regulations. It may be the case that you must provide a negative Covid-19 test result even if this is not required by the authorities of your final destination country.
Visa requirements
Electronic visa for Gabon
The Government of Gabon has introduced an electronic visa system that allows international visitors to apply for a visa to Gabon for tourism, transit, business or medical purposes.
Eligible applicants can choose a single or multiple entry visa. Depending on the type of visa chosen, the validity period can range from 1 to 6 months.
Applicants must have a valid passport and a digital facial photo, as both of these documents must be uploaded to the online application form. The entire registration process consists of only 3 steps, so it won't take more than a few minutes. Most importantly, you do not need to go to the diplomatic mission to receive your visa because the approved documents will be emailed to you.
Remember to submit your Gabon eVisa application at least 72 business hours before your planned trip.
Visa on arrival
According to Gabon's visa policy, tourists from approximately 45 different countries do not need to apply for a visa before arriving in Gabon as they are eligible for a tourist visa upon arrival.
Gabonese VoA can be issued for stays of up to 90 days and includes tourist, transit or commercial purposes. To obtain a visa upon arrival in Gabon, one must wait in line to enter, submit the necessary documents, and pay the required visa fee. The process of obtaining a VoA can take time, depending on the number of travelers applying for a visa.
If you are eligible to apply for an eVisa, try to apply for a visa before arriving in Gabon. This way, you'll be free to explore Gabon as soon as you arrive instead of spending a lot of time at the border.
List of countries that are granted visas when entering Gabon:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Republic of Cyprus
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
Embassy or Consular Visa
In addition to nationalities eligible for eVisa and Visa on Arrival, Gabon requires approximately 45 different countries to apply for an embassy or consulate visa for Gabon, regardless of the reason for travel or expected duration of stay. of your trip in this country.
There are many types of Gabon visas issued directly at the embassy, including transit visas, business visas, student visas, work visas, etc. They can be issued as single or multiple entry permits with different permitted lengths of stay as well as different validity periods.
In general, travelers requiring an embassy or consulate visa should begin making all visa arrangements before planning to travel to Gabon. Processing times can be much longer than applying for a visa online, so it's best to make an appointment at the embassy early enough to get your visa issued on time. Usually, you will have to undergo an interview at the embassy and submit some additional documents. Required documents may vary depending on the type of visa you want to apply for.
Citizens of the following countries must apply for a diplomatic or consular visa to Gabon:
- Aland Islands
- American Samoa
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Aruba
- Bermuda
- Bonaire
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Christmas Island
- Cocos Islands
- Cook Islands
- Curacao
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guernsey
- Isle of Man
- Jersey
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Montserrat
- New Caledonia
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Pitcairn Islands
- Puerto Rico
- Reunion
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Sint Maarten
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Tokelau
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- Wallis and Futuna
Travel Insurance
No travel insurance is required for Gabon. However, we strongly recommend that each traveler purchase comprehensive travel insurance that covers Covid-19.