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Gabon entry requirements
What you need to enter Gabon: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, United Kingdom | eVisa | See portal | Up to 90 days |
| United States | Not available | See portal | — |
Most EU passports: eVisa holders must arrive at Libreville airport.
US passports: Gabon suspended visa issuance to US citizens from 1 January 2026 as a reciprocal measure.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Libreville
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- French
- Plug types
- C
- Best time
- June to September
- Main airports
- Libreville (LBV)
Highlights of Gabon
- Loango National Park
- Lopé National Park
- Pongara beaches
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Gabon?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Is there malaria in Gabon?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Gabon?
June to September is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Gabon?
The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Gabon visa portal
- US State Department: Gabon
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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