United States
Gabon
Gabon visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gabonembassyusa.org
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 the United States
Gabon has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Gabonese citizens travelling to the United States
GabonUnited States Visa required United States 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.
For a trip from the United States to Gabon, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 US citizens can stay in Gabon
US citizens may stay in Gabon for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Gabon.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Gabon is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Gabon’s neighbours for US citizens
The Republic of the Congo requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Gabonese citizens travelling to the United States
Gabonese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Gabon?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Gabon?
US citizens can stay in Gabon for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Gabonese embassy in the United States?
The Gabonese embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 States?
Gabonese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Gabon visa-free?
No; US 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.