United Kingdom
Gabon
Gabon visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
Gabon requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa 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 · Confirm at gabonhighcommission.org.uk
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 the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Gabon in London
Elvaston Place 27, London
Gabon has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Gabonese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
GabonUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom 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.
British citizens 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 British citizens can stay in Gabon
British citizens may stay in Gabon for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Gabon.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Gabon is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Gabon’s neighbours for British citizens
The Republic of the Congo requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Gabonese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Gabonese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Gabon requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Gabon?
British citizens can stay in Gabon for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Gabonese embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Gabonese embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
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 the United Kingdom?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Can British citizens enter Gabon visa-free?
No; British 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.