Gabon

• Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ that is at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Gabon. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
• You must have a visa to enter Gabon.
• To enter Gabon, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination. For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Gabon guide.

• At least 8 weeks before your trip:
• Medical facilities are limited, particularly in rural areas. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.

No particular vigilance zone is listed on the official page (in French) (updated on 15 Sept 2026) · see the page.

• There have been incidents of robbery, armed attacks and rape in Gabon. You can take steps to reduce your risk and help protect your belongings, including:
• There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

• Possession of drugs is a serious offence and punishment can be severe, including a prison sentence.

• There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Gabon. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Population · 2025

2,593,130

Time zone

no time difference with Paris

Plugs and voltage

Type C plugs · 220 V

Driving side

Driving on the right

Calling code

+241

Languages

French

Area

267,667 km²

Highest point

Mont Bengoué, 1,070 m

Main religions

Protestant 46.4%, Roman Catholic 29.8%, other Christian 4%, Muslim 10.8%, traditional/animist 1.1%, other 0.9%, none 7%