- Address
- Boulevard de l'Indépendance, Libreville
- Phone
- +241 11 79 70 00
- Website
- ga.ambafrance.org
France
Gabon
French Embassy & Consulates in Gabon
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
France is represented in Gabon by 2 missions: an embassy in Libreville and a consulate general in Libreville. France requires Gabonese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: France’s 2 missions in Gabon
Map: France’s 2 missions in Gabon
French Embassy in Libreville
The French embassy is in Libreville, the capital of Gabon, at Boulevard de l'Indépendance, Libreville. Its phone number and website are on its page.
French consulates in Gabon
- Consulate General of France in Libreville
Boulevard de la Nation, Batterie IV, Libreville
France also has a consulate general in Libreville; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
France visa for Gabonese citizens
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France visa requirements for citizens of Gabon
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Gabonese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. In Gabon, applications go to the French embassy in Libreville or the consulate in Libreville, or to a visa centre working for France.
Gabon’s missions in France
Missions of Gabon in France (4)
In return, Gabon has 4 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in Gabon
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 2 of them are in Gabon.
Travel to Gabon for French citizens
French citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Gabon, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When French missions in Gabon are closed
French missions in Gabon close on Gabon’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Božić) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Renovation Day on Friday 12 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Gabon?
The French embassy is in Libreville, at Boulevard de l'Indépendance, Libreville.
Does France have consulates in Gabon?
Yes, France has a consulate general in Libreville.
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for France?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Do French citizens need a visa for Gabon?
French citizens need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Gabon have an embassy in France?
Yes, Gabon has its embassy in Paris, along with 3 other missions in France.