Gabon
France
France visa for Gabonese citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Gabonese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ga.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Gabon
- Embassy of France in Libreville
Boulevard de l'Indépendance, Libreville
- Consulate General of France in Libreville
Boulevard de la Nation, Batterie IV, Libreville
All missions of France in Gabon
France has 2 missions in Gabon, with its embassy in Libreville. Consulates: Libreville.
France: visa decisions in Gabon
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,738 | 13,533 | 4,198 | 23.7% | 33.9% |
| 2024 | 16,913 | 12,789 | 4,090 | 24.2% | 33.7% |
| 2025 | 15,732 | 11,368 | 4,379 | 27.8% | 32.0% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Gabon (Libreville) received 15,732 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 11,368. 27.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 24.2%: the rate rose by 3.6 points. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (16,913).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.2% of the applications lodged in Gabon that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Gabon.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Gabon, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Gabon
FranceGabon e-Visa Gabon visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
For a trip from Gabon to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Gabonese citizens can stay in France
How long Gabonese citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Gabonese citizens apply
In Gabon, applications go to the French embassy in Libreville and the consulate in Libreville, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Gabonese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Gabonese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Gabon
Gabon requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Gabonese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Gabon?
The French embassy in Gabon is in Libreville; there is also a consulate in Libreville.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Gabon requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Gabonese citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Gabonese citizens need a visa for France 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.