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Gabon visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Gabon visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Gabon visa?
Gabon e-Visa (electronic travel authorisation, DGDI)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One, two or three months with a single entry, or six months with multiple entries, as chosen in the application.
- Fee
- €70
- Processing time
- 72 hours after the DGDI receives the request; it cannot be processed faster.
Apply on Gabon e-Visa (Direction Générale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration)
Gabon’s e-Visa costs €70 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.dgdi.ga. Processing time, as Gabon states it: 72 hours after the DGDI receives the request; it cannot be processed faster. Longest stay on the e-Visa: One, two or three months with a single entry, or six months with multiple entries, as chosen in the application.
Gabonese missions in Japan
Gabon has 1 mission in Japan, with its embassy in Tokyo.
Gabonese citizens travelling to Japan
GabonJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Gabon
Travel advice for Gabon
- 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.
Before travelling from Japan to Gabon, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Gabon at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 29 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Gabon (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Gabon (updated 22 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in Gabon
Japanese citizens may stay in Gabon for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Gabon.
How Japanese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Gabon is applied for online on its official government portal; Japanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Gabon’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
The Republic of the Congo requires Japanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Gabonese citizens travelling to Japan
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Gabon?
Japanese citizens can stay in Gabon for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Gabonese embassy in Japan?
The Gabonese embassy in Japan is in Tokyo.
How much does the Gabon e-Visa cost?
Gabon’s official sources give a standard fee of €70 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 72 hours after the DGDI receives the request; it cannot be processed faster.
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Can Japanese citizens enter Gabon visa-free?
No; Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon.
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.