Gabon
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Germany visa for Gabonese citizens
Entry requirement
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at libreville.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Gabon
Germany has 1 mission in Gabon, with its embassy in Libreville.
German citizens travelling to Gabon
GermanyGabon e-Visa Gabon visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Gabonese citizens can stay in Germany
How long Gabonese citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Libreville, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Gabonese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Gabonese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Gabon
German citizens need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in Gabon?
The German embassy in Gabon is in Libreville.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Gabon?
German citizens need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Gabonese citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Gabonese citizens need a visa for Germany 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.