South African High Commission in Libreville
High Commission South Africa Libreville, Gabon
- Address
- Rue des Chavannes 142, 4063 Libreville
- saelbv@gmail.com
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Fax
- +241 011 77 45 36
Head of mission: N P Notutela-Mthabela
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 23 October 2023
The South African high commission in Libreville stands at Rue des Chavannes 142, 4063 Libreville, in Libreville, the capital of Gabon. South Africa admits Gabonese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:45–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the South African high commission in Libreville
| Monday | 07:45–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Friday | 07:45–13:30 |
| 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 South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
The South African high commission in Libreville is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:45–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
South Africa visa for Gabonese citizens
Gabon
South Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Gabon
South Africa
Gabon Visa-free, 30 days Gabon visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa admits Gabonese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Other missions nearby
- Consulate General of France in Libreville
Boulevard de la Nation, Batterie IV, Libreville
- Embassy of Germany in Libreville
Boulevard de l'Independance, Libreville
- Embassy of France in Libreville
Boulevard de l'Indépendance, Libreville
- Embassy of Spain in Libreville
Boulevard de la Nation, Libreville
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South Africa’s other missions in Gabon
The South African high commission in Libreville is the only mission of South Africa in Gabon on record. Gabon in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African high commission in Libreville
It appears in official lists as High Commission of South Africa in Libreville. It is headed by N P Notutela-Mthabela, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for South Africa.
Address and contact
Address: Rue des Chavannes 142, 4063 Libreville. The record for the South African high commission in Libreville includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to Gabon
South African citizens can visit Gabon without a visa for up to 30 days.
When the South African high commission in Libreville is closed
The next closures of the South African high commission in Libreville for public holidays in Gabon are Christmas Day (Božić) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Before visiting the South African high commission in Libreville
Current procedures for the South African high commission in Libreville, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African high commission in Libreville
Within 1 km of the South African high commission in Libreville there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African High Commission in Libreville?
The South African high commission in Libreville is at Rue des Chavannes 142, 4063 Libreville.
What are the opening hours of the South African High Commission in Libreville?
The South African high commission in Libreville is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:45–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the South African High Commission in Libreville open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South African high commission in Libreville do not include Saturday.
When is the South African High Commission in Libreville closed?
The South African high commission 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 South Africa.
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Gabonese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
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