Gabon e-Visa
electronic travel authorisation, single or multiple entry
Gabon runs an official e-Visa (electronic travel authorisation) portal operated by the Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration (DGDI). You apply online and receive a travel authorisation receipt; the visa sticker is issued and paid for on arrival. The portal says e-Visas currently apply only to travellers arriving by air at Léon Mba International Airport in Libreville. Some nationalities are visa-exempt under bilateral agreements.
Visiting Gabon
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Life in Gabon
Money
3
Currency
Central African CFA Franc
XAF
Central African CFA Franc
Cost of living
48
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
5–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18%
0% up to XAF 1,500,000 of taxable income per family-quotient part; 35% above XAF 11,000,000 per part.
Living
1
Happiness
#94 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Visitors who need a visa for Gabon and will fly into Libreville. People who want to settle in Gabon are referred to the DGDI website.
Eligibility
Arrival by air in Libreville
The portal states e-Visas are currently valid only for visitors arriving by air via Léon Mba International Airport.
Exemptions
- Some countries are exempt under bilateral agreements with Gabon; check the portal's exempted countries list before applying.
- Gabon is a CEMAC member;
- CEMAC free movement may apply to member-state nationals.
Passport
Passport valid for at least six months; all form data must match the passport.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementOne application at a time
- Document checklistCopy of passport data page (valid at least 6 months)
- FeesSingle entry, 1-3 months
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- 4 documents
- 2 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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