🇬🇦Gabon Visa for Irish Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

e-Visa180 days max stay

Irish 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.

E-visa available via evisa.dgdi.ga and edgdi.dgdi.ga. Single-entry 1–3 months costs 70 EUR (or 45,000 XAF) + 15 EUR processing fee. Six-month multiple-entry costs 185 EUR (or 120,000 XAF) + 15 EUR processing fee. Processing time 72 hours. Valid only for air entry via Léon Mba International Airport, Libreville. Governed by Law N°5/86 of 18 June 1986. As of December 2025, e-visa system digitised to cover all short-term categories: tourism, business, family visits. NOTE: US citizens face a reciprocal visa suspension effective January 1, 2026, announced December 18, 2025 by Gabonese Council of Ministers.

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How Irish citizens apply for a Gabon visa

  • → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here

Gabon visa cost for Irish citizens

e-Visa single entry (1-3 months)

EUR 70 (~$76)

1-3 months, single entryofficial source
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e-Visa multiple entry (6 months)

EUR 185 (~$200)

6 months, multiple entryofficial source
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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.

90 daysonline
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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.

180 daysonline
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Visa Court-séjour Affaires (Short-Stay Business Visa)

For foreign nationals travelling to Gabon for business purposes including meetings, negotiations, and commercial activities.

90 daysonline
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Visa de Courtoisie (Courtesy Visa)

For government officials and employees of international organizations travelling to Gabon on an official mission.

90 days
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Visa Diplomatique (Diplomatic Visa)

For holders of diplomatic passports and their accredited embassy/consulate staff and dependents.

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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.

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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.

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Visa Études / Carte de Séjour Étudiant (Student Visa / Student Residence Card)

For foreign nationals enrolled in Gabonese educational institutions for studies exceeding 90 days.

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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.

90 daysonline
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Visa Court-séjour Raison Médicale (Short-Stay Medical Visa)

For foreign nationals travelling to Gabon to receive medical treatment.

90 daysonline
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Gabon visa for Irish citizens — FAQ

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Gabon?

Irish 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 Irish 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 Irish citizens?

The Gabon e-visa single entry (1-3 months) fee is EUR 70 (~$76).

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