Costa Rica
Gabon
Gabon visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens 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 7 November 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 Costa Rica
Gabon has no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Gabonese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
GabonCosta Rica Visa required Costa Rica visa for citizens of Gabon
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.
Costa Rican citizens planning a trip to Gabon can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Costa Rican citizens can stay in Gabon
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Gabon for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Gabon.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
The e-Visa for Gabon is applied for online on its official government portal; Costa Rican citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Gabon’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
The Republic of the Congo requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Gabonese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Costa Rican citizens 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 Costa Rican citizens stay in Gabon?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Gabon for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Gabon in Costa Rica?
No. Gabon has no embassy in Costa Rica.
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 Costa Rica?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Gabon visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.