You do not need a visa for Gabon if you have a Mauritian passport

No visa needed

Mauritian citizens can enter Gabon without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Gabon?

No. Mauritian citizens can enter Gabon without applying for a visa in advance.

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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 Mauritian travellers

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

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