Africa
Gabon
- Capital
- Libreville
- Population
- 2,593,130
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Calling code
- +241
- Languages
- French
- 35missions
- 26embassies
- 5consulates
- 4honorary consulates
Gabon
Embassies and consulates in Gabon
embassies in Libreville
Gabon hosts 35 foreign missions from 33 countries: 26 embassies, 5 consulates and 4 honorary consulates. All 26 embassies are in the capital, Libreville. Consulates are also found in Oyem.
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All missions in Gabon
Other cities in Gabon
- 34
- 1
Outside Libreville, Oyem has 1 foreign mission.
By country
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Algeria 1 embassy1 -
Angola 1 embassy1 -
Benin 1 honorary consulate1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Burkina Faso 1 embassy1 -
Cameroon 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 honorary consulate1 -
Chad 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
Equatorial Guinea 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
France 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Ghana 1 honorary consulate1 -
India 1 consulate1 -
Italy 1 embassy1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Lebanon 1 embassy1 -
Madagascar 1 consulate1 -
Mali 1 embassy1 -
Morocco 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
Republic of the Congo 1 embassy1
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Russia 1 embassy1 -
São Tomé and Príncipe 1 consulate1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy1 -
Togo 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Gabon
Gabon visa guide · 2 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 9 can enter visa-free and 189 need an e-Visa for Gabon.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Gabon
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,300 | 14,353 | 4,942 | 25.6% | 33.3% |
| 2024 | 18,395 | 13,485 | 4,873 | 26.5% | 33.2% |
| 2025 | 17,270 | 12,238 | 5,043 | 29.2% | 31.5% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 15,732 | 11,368 | 27.8% |
| Italy | 999 | 554 | 44.5% |
| Spain | 539 | 316 | 40.9% |
Schengen consulates in Gabon received 17,270 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 12,238 visas. 29.2% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 26.5%: the rate rose by 2.6 points. Applications fell by 6% compared with 2024 (18,395).
Most applications went to France (15,732), Italy (999) and Spain (539).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was France’s (27.8%) and the highest Italy’s (44.5%).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Gabon.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Gabon
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1,238 | 637 |
| Student (F, M) | 83 | 41 |
| Exchange (J) | 37 | 20 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 16 | 24 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 7 | 0 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 313 | 181 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 8 | 1 |
| Total | 1,702 | 904 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 27.8% | 44.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 904 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Gabon, the 165th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 70%, diplomatic and official visas 20% and student visas 5%. That is 47% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,702).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Gabon received 112, 78% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 44.6% for citizens of Gabon in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 27.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Gabon’s own missions abroad
In the other direction, Gabon runs 40 missions in 32 countries. Its largest networks are in France (4), Germany (3), Belgium (2), Brazil (2) and the United States (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Gabon
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Renovation Day
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Easter Monday
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 26 embassies are in the capital, Libreville. France has the most missions in Gabon, 2, followed by Equatorial Guinea (2).
Travel advice for Gabon
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Gabon: the US State Department rates Gabon at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 29 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Gabon (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Gabon (updated 22 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Gabon?
France, with 2 missions, followed by Equatorial Guinea (2).
Do I need a visa for Gabon?
Of 198 passports, 9 can enter visa-free and 189 need an e-Visa for Gabon; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Gabon closed?
On Gabon’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day (Božić) on Friday 25 December 2026.