All travellers
Passengers entering Gabon are no longer required to show a negative COVID-19 test at Libreville airport, nor are they subject to mandatory testing at Libreville airport.
You may be asked to present a negative PCR test on departure. Consult your airline before you travel.
If you’re fully vaccinated
Entry requirements for Gabon are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Proof of vaccination status
You don’t need to provide your vaccination status for entry to Gabon.
If you’re not fully vaccinated
Entry requirements for Gabon are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
If you’ve had COVID-19 in the past year
Entry requirements for Gabon are the same for all travellers, regardless of whether you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year.
Children and young people
There are no specific requirements for children and young people.
If you’re transiting through Gabon
Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination.
Check with your airline before departing.
Exemptions
There are no exemptions to Gabon’s entry requirements.
Check your passport and travel documents before you travel
Visas
British passport holders visiting Gabon for less than 30 days do not require a visa to enter the country. Those staying for longer than 30 days must apply for a visa before travelling. For full information on the visa application process, visit the website of the Gabonese Embassy in the UK.
If you’re arriving into Libreville International Airport you can submit an online visa application at least 72 hours before the date of travel and collect your visa on arrival. You will need to show a letter of invitation during this process. Payment for an e-visa is made at Libreville International Airport in cash, Euros or US Dollars. For more information, visit the website of the Gabonese Embassy in the UK and the Gabonese government’s immigration portal.
Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of entry into Gabon.
Yellow fever certificate requirements
Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website.