Visitor & short-stay visas
Gabonese Transit Visa
A short-validity visa for travellers passing through Gabon en route to another destination.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Existence as a distinct route and its validity/fee are not confirmed on a specific official DGDI page; verify transit requirements with a Gabonese mission before relying on this route.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Gabon government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa de transit
- Route type
- Transit visa
- Validity
- Short transit period
- Exact validity/stay not confirmed on an official page
- Where to apply
- Online via the official DGDI e-visa portal (evisa.dgdi.ga)
- Entry point
- Air only, into Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV), Libreville
- The e-visa is not currently valid for land or sea entry
- Vaccination
- Yellow fever certificate required
- Cost
- Visa fee paid in cash on arrival at the airport
- The fee amount is not published on the official portal — confirm with DGDI
- Maximum stay
- Short-stay transit
- The e-visa system covers visits of under 6 months; the exact permitted transit duration is not published — confirm with DGDI
Who it is for
Travellers who must pass through Gabon to reach an onward destination and who are not visa-exempt for transit.
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Onward ticket and any visa required for the final destination
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
How to apply
- Apply online through the official DGDI e-visa portal at evisa.dgdi.ga before you travel
- Complete the application form and upload your passport data page, photo and proof of onward travel
- Wait for the travel authorisation (approval) to be issued by email
- Print the travel authorisation receipt to carry with you
- On arrival at Léon-Mba International Airport, present the printed receipt and pay the visa fee in cash to receive the visa sticker in your passport
Documents you may need
- Passport data page, valid at least 6 months
- Passport photograph, 35 x 45 mm, taken within the last 6 months
- Confirmed onward travel ticket or itinerary
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Printed travel authorisation receipt for presentation on arrival
Frequently asked questions
No. The Gabon e-visa system is currently valid only for travellers arriving by air at Léon-Mba International Airport in Libreville.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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