Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.

Exercise normal precautions in Gabon.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire travel advisory.

Exercise Increased Caution in:

• Libreville and Port Gentil due to crime.

Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Gabon.

 If you decide to travel to Gabon:

• Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Country Security Report for Gabon.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Libreville and Port Gentil – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Crimes such as robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries are common.

eVisa[needs update?]

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eVisa

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• Bahrain
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e-Visa

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• Mauritius
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• Tunisia

e-visa

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Visa required

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• Tonga
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• Uzbekistan (1–6 months)
• Vanuatu
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Visa on arrival

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Electronic Visa

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