Gabon
Italy
Italy visa for Gabonese citizens
Entry requirement
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at amblibreville.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Gabon
Italy has 1 mission in Gabon, with its embassy in Libreville.
Italy: visa decisions in Gabon
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 706 | 386 | 319 | 45.2% | 42.2% |
| 2024 | 944 | 380 | 564 | 59.7% | 38.2% |
| 2025 | 999 | 554 | 445 | 44.5% | 36.5% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Gabon (Libreville) received 999 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 554. The refusal rate was 44.5%. The refusal rate fell by 15.2 points from 59.7% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (944).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.2% of the applications lodged in Gabon that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Gabon
ItalyGabon e-Visa Gabon visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Gabonese citizens can stay in Italy
How long Gabonese citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Libreville, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Gabonese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Gabonese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Gabon
Italian 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 Italy?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Gabon?
The Italian embassy in Gabon is in Libreville.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Gabonese citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Gabonese citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.