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Gabon passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Gabon passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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26Visa-free
44eVisa
29Visa on arrival
99Visa required

Gabon passport at a glance

With a Gabon passport you can enter 26 destinations visa-free and 29 with a visa on arrival, so 55 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 44 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 99 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Gabon

Do Gabon passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Gabon passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Gabon passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1315169
Asia581820
Europe00243
North America52511
Oceania2327
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Gabon passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 26
eVisa 44
Visa on arrival 29
Visa required 99

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Gabon passport holders visit without a visa?

Gabon passport holders can visit 26 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Morocco, Philippines, Rwanda and others. Adding the 29 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 55 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Gabon passport holders?

29 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Gabon passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Gabon passport holders travel with an eVisa?

44 destinations let Gabon passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Gabon passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Gabon passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Gabon passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Gabon passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Gabon passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Gabon passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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