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You need a visa for Gabon if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for Gabon, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Gabon Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Gabon. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Gabon may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Bissau-Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bissau-Guinean passport holders entering Gabon as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of applying for a visa

    Travelers require a passport to enter Gabon. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months when applying for a visa. The passport must have 2 blank pages side by side.

    Gabon e-Visa Portal Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Gabon

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Gabon Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Not required

    Proof of a pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Gabon.

    Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Gabon

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Gabon.

    Last checked 2026-07-22
  • May be required

    Visa may be required for transit

    Travelers may be required to obtain a visa to transit through Gabon. Travelers should contact their nearest Gabon embassy or consulate for further details.

    Last checked 2026-07-22

A look at Gabon

  • Western lowland gorilla in the dense rainforest of Lope National Park, Gabon
    Lope National Park — Home to western lowland gorillas and forest elephants
  • Modern waterfront of Libreville with palm trees and the Atlantic Ocean coastline
    Libreville — Gabon's coastal capital and gateway to Central African adventures
  • Pristine white sand beach with turquoise waters at Pointe Denis near Libreville
    Pointe Denis — Stunning Atlantic beaches just minutes from Libreville
  • Forest elephant emerging from dense vegetation in Loango National Park
    Loango National Park — Where forest elephants roam beaches at sunset

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