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Russia visa for Gabonese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gabon.mid.ru

Which Russia visa?

Ordinary tourist visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to six months
Processing time
Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.

All visa types for Russia

Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.

Russian missions in Gabon

  • Embassy of Russia in Libreville

    Embassy · Libreville

    B.P. 3963, Boulevard Triomphal Omar Bongo, Libreville, Gabon

    Today · Closed

Russia has 1 mission in Gabon, with its embassy in Libreville.

Russian citizens travelling to Gabon

RussiaGabon e-Visa Gabon visa for citizens of Russia

Travel advice for Russia

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Gabon to Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Gabonese citizens can stay in Russia

How long Gabonese citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Libreville, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.

Russia’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens

Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Gabonese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Russian citizens travelling to Gabon

Russian 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 Russia?

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

Where is the Russian embassy in Gabon?

The Russian embassy in Gabon is in Libreville.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Gabon?

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

Can Gabonese citizens enter Russia visa-free?

No; Gabonese citizens need a visa for Russia 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.