Central Africa · US passport
Do American citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
American citizens currently cannot get a tourist visa for Gabon: entry or visa issuance has been suspended.
Gabon suspended visa issuance to US citizens from 1 January 2026 as a reciprocal measure.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Currently not issued
- Type
- Not available
- Fee
- —
- Stay
- Set at entry
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required
- Arrive at
- LBV
If you planned to visit Gabon
- Do not book non-refundable travel while the suspension is in place.
- Check your government's travel advice and the embassy of the destination for updates.
- If you hold a second nationality, check the rules for that passport.
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 American 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: US State Department travel advisories.
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)
Frequently asked questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Gabon?
American citizens currently cannot get a tourist visa for Gabon: entry or visa issuance has been suspended.
How long can American citizens stay in Gabon?
The permitted stay is set when your visa is issued. Check the date on it and do not overstay.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Gabon?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
How much does the Gabon visa cost for American passport holders?
Visas are not currently being issued to this nationality.
Which airports do flights to Gabon arrive at?
Most international flights land at Libreville (LBV).
Sources
- Official Gabon visa portal
- US State Department: Gabon
- US State Department travel advisories
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
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