🇬🇦Gabon Visa for French Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
French passport holders can apply online for a Gabon e-Visa before travel — no embassy visit for eligible short-term visits. Eligibility and covered purposes vary, so check the conditions below.
Ordinary passport holders require a paid e-visa; only diplomatic and service passports are visa-exempt per Gabon's official exemptions list at evisa.dgdi.ga/#/exemptions. Ordinary passports use Gabon's e-visa (ETA) — single-entry 1–3 months 70 EUR (45,000 XAF) + 15 EUR processing fee, ~72h processing, air entry via Léon Mba International Airport, Libreville only (verified 2026-07)
evisa.dgdi.ga ↗How French citizens apply for a Gabon visa
- → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here ↗
Gabon visa cost for French citizens
e-Visa multiple entry (6 months)
EUR 185 (~$200)
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules
Gabon visa types
Visa Court-séjour Tourisme (Short-Stay Tourist Visa)
For leisure travel and tourism to Gabon. Applicable to nationals who require a visa and are not eligible for visa-free entry.
Visa Court-séjour Tourisme - Entrées Multiples (Short-Stay Tourist Visa, Multiple Entry)
For multiple short visits to Gabon for tourism or family visits within the validity period.
Visa Court-séjour Affaires (Short-Stay Business Visa)
For foreign nationals travelling to Gabon for business purposes including meetings, negotiations, and commercial activities.
Visa de Courtoisie (Courtesy Visa)
For government officials and employees of international organizations travelling to Gabon on an official mission.
Visa Diplomatique (Diplomatic Visa)
For holders of diplomatic passports and their accredited embassy/consulate staff and dependents.
Apply here ↗Visa Long-séjour / Permis de Séjour (Long-Stay Visa / Residence Permit)
For foreign nationals intending to reside in Gabon for more than 90 days for work, study, or family reunification.
Apply here ↗Autorisation de Travail / Carte de Séjour (Work Permit / Residence Card for Workers)
For foreign nationals employed or seconded in Gabon requiring legal authorisation to work and reside in the country.
Apply here ↗Visa Études / Carte de Séjour Étudiant (Student Visa / Student Residence Card)
For foreign nationals enrolled in Gabonese educational institutions for studies exceeding 90 days.
Apply here ↗Visa Court-séjour Visite Familiale (Short-Stay Family/Friendly Visit Visa)
For foreign nationals travelling to Gabon to visit family members or friends resident in the country.
Visa Court-séjour Raison Médicale (Short-Stay Medical Visa)
For foreign nationals travelling to Gabon to receive medical treatment.
Gabon visa for French citizens — FAQ
Do French citizens need a visa for Gabon?
French passport holders can apply online for a Gabon e-Visa before travel — no embassy visit for eligible short-term visits. Eligibility and covered purposes vary, so check the conditions below.
What documents do French citizens need for Gabon?
A passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Gabon visa category.
How much does the Gabon visa cost for French citizens?
The Gabon e-visa single entry (1-3 months) fee is EUR 70 (~$76).
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