Italian Embassy in Libreville
Embassy 
Italy Libreville, Gabon
- Address
- Avenue Paul Moukambi 967, 23731 Libreville
- Website
- amblibreville.esteri.it
Head of mission: Moscatelli Stefano
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 4 March 2026
At Avenue Paul Moukambi 967, 23731 Libreville, the Italian embassy in Libreville represents Italy towards Gabon. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–11:30. Italy requires Gabonese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the Italian embassy in Libreville
| Monday | 09:00–11:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–11:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–11:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–11:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–11:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Gabon
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The Italian embassy in Libreville is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–11:30.
Italy visa for Gabonese citizens
GabonItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Gabon
ItalyGabon e-Visa Gabon visa for citizens of Italy
Italy requires Gabonese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the Italian embassy in Libreville takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 706 | 386 | 319 | 45.2% | 42.2% |
| 2024 | 944 | 380 | 564 | 59.7% | 38.2% |
| 2025 | 999 | 554 | 445 | 44.5% | 36.5% |
2025 figures: 999 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Italy’s embassy in Libreville, and 554 visas were issued. 445 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 44.5%. The refusal rate fell by 15.2 points from 59.7% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (944).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 44.5% (2025) to 59.7% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Gabon, 29.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
36.5% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of 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
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Embassy of Burkina Faso in LibrevilleAvenue Paul MOUCKAMBI 657, Libreville
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Embassy of Angola in LibrevilleImpasse Laurent Akanda Kingbell, 4884 Libreville
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Embassy of Egypt in LibrevilleBord de Mer, Floria 1, Trois quartier, Batterie 4, Libreville
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Honorary Consulate of Canada in LibrevilleRue de l'Union Européenne, Libreville
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Embassy of Turkey in LibrevilleRue de l'Union Européenne 306, 23802 Libreville
Italy’s other missions in Gabon
The Italian embassy in Libreville is the only mission of Italy in Gabon on record. Gabon in turn has an embassy in Rome.
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About the Italian embassy in Libreville
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Libreville. It is headed by Moscatelli Stefano, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenue Paul Moukambi 967, 23731 Libreville. The record for the Italian embassy in Libreville includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to Gabon
Gabon requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
When the Italian embassy in Libreville is closed
Expect the Italian embassy in Libreville to be shut on Christmas Day (Božić) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, a holiday in Italy.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Libreville
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Libreville, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Libreville
The Italian embassy in Libreville has 5 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Libreville?
The Italian embassy in Libreville is at Avenue Paul Moukambi 967, 23731 Libreville.
What are the opening hours of the Italian Embassy in Libreville?
The Italian embassy in Libreville is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–11:30.
Is the Italian Embassy in Libreville open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Italian embassy in Libreville do not include Saturday.
When is the Italian Embassy in Libreville closed?
The Italian embassy in Libreville closes on Gabon’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Božić) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Italy.
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Gabonese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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