Gabon visas
Whether you need a visa for Gabon depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. Immigration is administered by the Direction Générale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), which issues entry visas, the electronic visa (e-Visa) for air arrivals via Libreville's Léon Mba International Airport, residence cards and related documents, while Gabonese diplomatic missions abroad issue consular visas. Always confirm current requirements with the DGDI or the nearest Gabonese embassy before you travel.
Gabonese visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Gabon — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Gabon to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Gabon — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Gabon.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Gabon as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Gabon long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Gabonese visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Gabon — key facts
- Visa authority
- Direction Générale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Time zone
- West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.