Central Africa · IE passport

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Gabon?

Last checked 27 October 20267 sourcesLibreville · XAF

Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.

eVisabefore travel

Yes. Irish citizens need a visa for Gabon and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.

eVisa holders must arrive at Libreville airport.

At a glance

Visa required: Yes
Type: eVisa
Fee: See official portal
Stay: Up to 90 days
Yellow fever: Certificate required
Arrive at: LBV

How to get your Gabon evisa

Apply on the official portal linked on this page. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.

Official Gabon portal →

Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Ireland.

Health requirements

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.

Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.

Travel advice for Irish travellers

Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Gabon. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland (travel advice).

More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.

On arrival in Gabon

Capital: Libreville
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages: French
Plugs: Type C
Best time: June to September
Airports: Libreville (LBV)