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Belgium visa for Gabonese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Gabonese citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Belgium visa?

Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
Fee
€90
Processing time
The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.

Apply on Visa on Web (Belgian online visa application)

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Belgium’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.

Where to apply in Gabon

Belgium has no embassy or consulate in Gabon on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Belgian citizens travelling to Gabon

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Travel advice for Belgium

  • 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.

Gabonese citizens planning a trip to Belgium can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Gabonese citizens can stay in Belgium

How long Gabonese citizens may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Gabonese citizens apply

Belgium has no embassy or career consulate in Gabon. Gabonese citizens apply through a mission of Belgium accredited to Gabon from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Belgium for visas; the official visa portal of Belgium names the right place.

Belgium and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets Gabonese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.

Belgium’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens

Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require Gabonese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Belgian citizens travelling to Gabon

Belgian citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Gabonese citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Belgium in Gabon?

No. Belgium has no embassy in Gabon.

How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?

Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Gabon?

Belgian citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Gabonese citizens enter Belgium visa-free?

No; Gabonese citizens need a visa for Belgium obtained in advance.

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.