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Canada visa for Gabonese citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Gabon

Canada has 1 mission in Gabon. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Libreville.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Canada covers Gabon from its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon (452 km from Libreville). Measured from Libreville, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Douala, Cameroon (405 km), Kinshasa, DR Congo (832 km) and Lagos, Nigeria (949 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Gabon is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Canadian citizens travelling to Gabon

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Gabonese citizens can stay in Canada

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

How Gabonese citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Gabon, and its honorary consulate in Libreville normally does not issue visas. Gabonese citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Gabon from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens

The United States requires Gabonese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Gabon

Gabon requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Canada?

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

Is there an embassy of Canada in Gabon?

No. Canada has no embassy in Gabon, only honorary consulates in Libreville. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon for Gabon.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Gabon?

Gabon requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Gabonese citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Gabonese citizens need a visa for Canada 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.