DR Congo
Gabon
Gabon visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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)
For the e-Visa, Gabon’s official sources give a standard fee of €70, and applications are made on 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.
Gabonese missions in DR Congo
Gabon has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Gabonese citizens travelling to DR Congo
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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 DR Congo 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Gabon
Citizens of DR Congo may stay in Gabon for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Gabon.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
The e-Visa for Gabon is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of DR Congo carry the approval when they travel.
Gabon’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
The Republic of the Congo requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Gabonese citizens travelling to DR Congo
Gabonese citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days. The rule is the same in both directions between DR Congo and Gabon.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Gabon?
Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of DR Congo stay in Gabon?
Citizens of DR Congo can stay in Gabon for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Gabonese embassy in DR Congo?
The Gabonese embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
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 DR Congo?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Gabon visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo 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.