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Gabon visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Gabon? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Middle Africa | Continent: Africa

Gabon flag
9Visa-free
189eVisa
0Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Gabon entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 9 can enter Gabon visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 189 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

9 of 198 passports can travel to Gabon without arranging anything before departure.

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Gabon entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Gabon
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Gabon visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Gabon.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa90440
Asia00510
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 9
eVisa 189

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Gabon?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 9 can enter visa-free and 189 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Gabon without a visa?

9 passports have visa-free access to Gabon, including South Africa, Morocco, Mauritius, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Chad, Congo, Eq. Guinea and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Gabon offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Gabon. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Gabon eVisa online?

189 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Gabon. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Gabon?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 9 can enter Gabon visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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