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Most visitors to Gabon must obtain a visa in advance, either from one of the Gabonese diplomatic missions or online, unless if they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries. [1] [2]
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Most visitors to Gabon must obtain a visa in advance, either from one of the Gabonese diplomatic missions or online, unless if they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries. [1] [2]
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Gabon, citizens of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Gabon, for visits up to the duration listed below: [3] [1]
90 days 30 days |
# - Not listed by Timatic as being visa-exempt. [1]
E - Length of stay extendable to 90 days. [1]
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Visa-free [3]
Visa on arrival
e-Visa
Cancelled
Visa facilitation agreement
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Holders of diplomatic, official, service or special category passports of the following countries may enter without a visa: [3] [10]
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D - Diplomatic passports
O - Diplomatic passports
S - Service passports
Sp - Special passports
1 - 30 days
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Unknown: Angola, Iran, Niger, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Serbia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates
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Gabon announced the introduction of an electronic visa system for visitors in January 2015. [13] [2]
The e-Visa was introduced on 15 June 2015. [14] [15]
The e-Visa system is usable by citizens of any country that requires a visa to visit Gabon. The e-Visa is issued 72 hours after the application and is valid only for those arriving via Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville. [16]
Transit without a visa is possible for travellers continuing their trip to a third country by the same or first connecting plane within 24 hours or by the same plane if they are the citizens of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, People's Republic of China, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Not allowed for the citizens of Lebanon. [17]
| Citizens of Lebanon are specifically required to hold an "Authorisation to enter Gabon" (Autorisation d'entree au Gabon) in addition to a visa in order to enter Gabon. [1] |
Visa requirements for Jordanian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Jordan.
Visitors to Mali must obtain a visa from one of the Malian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
A foreign national wishing to enter Morocco must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the countries eligible for visa exemption.
Visitors to Senegal require a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Visitors must hold passports that are valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Visitors to Nigeria require a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
The Republic of Rwanda, a member of the East African Community, allows citizens of all countries that are not visa-exempt to obtain a visa on arrival. In addition, they may also obtain an e-Visa online before departure.
Visitors to Malawi must obtain a visa from one of the Malawian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries eligible for visa on arrival.
Mozambique allows most countries that are not visa exempt to obtain a visa on arrival. However, nationals of certain countries must obtain a visa online or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world before being allowed into the country.
Visitors to Tanzania must obtain either a visa on arrival or an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who must obtain a visa from one of the Tanzanian diplomatic missions.
Most visitors to Benin must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) online or a visa from one of the Beninese diplomatic missions prior to their arrival in Benin, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Cameroon must obtain an e-Visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to the Central African Republic must obtain a visa from one of the Central African Republic diplomatic missions or French diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to Chad must obtain a visa from one of the Chadian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
All visitors to Equatorial Guinea must obtain an e-Visa prior to arrival, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries mentioned below.
Visa requirements for European Union citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other countries placed on citizens of the European Union. They differ among countries. The European Union has achieved full reciprocity with certain countries.
Visitors to Ivory Coast must obtain a visa from one of the Ivorian diplomatic missions or online unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Visitors to Ghana must obtain a visa from one of the Ghanaian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the countries or territories that are either visa exempt or whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.
Most visitors to Mauritania may obtain a visa on arrival to Mauritania, unless they are a national of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Sierra Leone must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
Mike Jocktane is a Gabonese Protestant pastor and politician in Paris. He is the first bishop of Pentecostal and charismatic circles in Gabon.
