Gabon Visas: Requirements & Instructions
Gabon Visa Requirements
The majority of visitors will require a visa to enter Gabon. Since obtaining a visa on arrival is not guaranteed, we recommend all travelers obtain a visa prior to their journey.
Gabon uses an E-Visa system, which is only valid for travelers flying into Léon-Mba International (LBV) in Libreville. It is valid for travelers who intend to stay in Gabon for duration of less than 6 months.
More details at https://evisa.dgdi.ga.
List of Countries Eligible for Gabon Visa on Arrival: Citizens of South Africa, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, United Kingdom, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Turkey and the European Union can visit Gabon by obtaining a visa on arrival for 90 days.
List of countries exempt from obtaining a Gabon visa: Nationals from Mauritius, Morocco, and South Africa do not require a visa to enter Gabon.
Plan Your Gabon Safari
Visa rules change, so always confirm the current requirements on the official portal before you book flights. Everything else you need to plan a Gabon safari is here:
- Gabon Travel Guide — visas, health, money, climate, packing and luggage limits, all in one place.
- Gabon Safari Tours — where to go, where to stay, and our full Gabon collection for 2026 and 2027.
- Why a Gabon Safari? — mandrill tracking with researchers, lowland gorillas, humpback whales and the Bwiti ceremony.
- Let’s Go to Gabon — A Safari in 2027 — our 8-person small-group expedition, 1–10 July 2027.