Sierra Leone
Gabon
Gabon visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where to apply in Sierra Leone
Gabon has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Gabonese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
GabonSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone 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).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Gabon
Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Gabon for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Gabon.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Gabon is applied for online on its official government portal; Sierra Leonean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Gabon’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
The Republic of the Congo requires Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Gabonese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Gabonese citizens receive their visa for Sierra Leone at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Gabon?
Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Gabon for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Gabon in Sierra Leone?
No. Gabon has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
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 Sierra Leone?
Gabonese citizens receive their visa for Sierra Leone at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Gabon visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens 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.