From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Yellow-fever vaccination proof is required
Gabon requires proof of yellow-fever vaccination. The U.S. Department of State specifies this for travelers over 9 months old; current UK and Australian travel advice also lists the certificate as required. Ask a Gabonese mission about younger infants and check any transit-country rules separately.
Official guidanceCheck how your visa counts the 90-day short-stay maximum
Gabon’s Foreign Affairs ministry says a short-stay visa allows a maximum stay of 90 days and may be single or multiple entry. Its published guidance does not clarify how the 90 days are counted for a multiple-entry visa. Follow the dates and conditions on the visa issued to you, and confirm the counting rule with the Gabonese authority if you plan to re-enter.
Official guidanceGabon at a glance
- Capital
- Libreville
- Currency
- XAF
- Calling code
- +241
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Maldives need a visa for Gabon?
For tourism in Gabon, travelers using an ordinary passport from Maldives should arrange an eVisa before travel.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 3 months after planned departure.
How long can I stay in Gabon with a visitor visa?
Gabon’s Foreign Affairs ministry says a short-stay visa allows a maximum stay of 90 days and may be single or multiple entry. Its published guidance does not clarify how the 90 days are counted for a multiple-entry visa. Follow the dates and conditions on the visa issued to you, and confirm the counting rule with the Gabonese authority if you plan to re-enter.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
For application instructions, contact Gabon’s immigration authority or the consulate responsible for your legal residence.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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