São Tomé and Príncipe
Gabon
Gabon visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 7 November 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)
For the e-Visa, Gabon’s official sources give a standard fee of €70, and applications are made on 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
- Embassy of Gabon in São Tomé
Rua Damão, São Tomé
Gabon has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe, with its embassy in São Tomé.
Gabonese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
GabonSão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe 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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe planning a trip to Gabon can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Gabon
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Gabon for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Gabon.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
The e-Visa for Gabon is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe carry the approval when they travel.
Gabon’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
The Republic of the Congo requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Gabonese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
No visa is needed by Gabonese citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Gabon?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Gabon?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Gabon for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Gabonese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The Gabonese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe is in São Tomé.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
No visa is needed by Gabonese citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Gabon visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need an e-Visa for Gabon.
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.