Botswana
Gabon
Gabon visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Gabon visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Gabon visa?
Gabon e-Visa (electronic travel authorisation, DGDI)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One, two or three months with a single entry, or six months with multiple entries, as chosen in the application.
- Fee
- €70
- Processing time
- 72 hours after the DGDI receives the request; it cannot be processed faster.
Apply on Gabon e-Visa (Direction Générale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration)
Gabon’s e-Visa costs €70 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.dgdi.ga. Processing time, as Gabon states it: 72 hours after the DGDI receives the request; it cannot be processed faster. Longest stay on the e-Visa: One, two or three months with a single entry, or six months with multiple entries, as chosen in the application.
Where to apply in Botswana
Gabon has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Gabonese citizens travelling to Botswana
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Travel advice for Gabon
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Botswana to Gabon, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Gabon
Citizens of Botswana may stay in Gabon for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Gabon.
How citizens of Botswana apply
The e-Visa for Gabon is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Botswana carry the approval when they travel.
Gabon’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
The Republic of the Congo requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Gabonese citizens travelling to Botswana
Botswana requires a visa from Gabonese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and Gabon.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Gabon?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Gabon?
Citizens of Botswana can stay in Gabon for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Gabon in Botswana?
No. Gabon has no embassy in Botswana.
How much does the Gabon e-Visa cost?
Gabon’s official sources give a standard fee of €70 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 72 hours after the DGDI receives the request; it cannot be processed faster.
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Gabonese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Gabon visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need an e-Visa for Gabon.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.