G20 travelers can once again enter Gabon without a visa
Gabon has reinstated visa-free entry for G20 nationals, offering 90-day stays with a valid passport and no e-Visa requirement, effective late February.
The government of Gabon reinstated visa exemption for G20 nationals in late February to bolster diplomatic ties and exchanges with these countries.
The visa waiver applies only to travelers holding a passport valid for at least three months upon arrival. The move was announced via a joint circular from the ministers of Interior, Defense, and Foreign Affairs. Eligible visitors may stay for up to 90 days—matching the duration previously allowed under the e-Visa system required for these travelers.
Gabon first introduced this exemption in 2017, alongside select CEMAC nationals (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Chad), before reversing the policy shortly after.
G20 member countries include: South Africa, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, the United States, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Russia, Turkey, and the remaining EU member states. Notably, holders of French and Russian diplomatic or service passports already enjoyed visa-free access.
The G20 represents 80 % of global GDP, 75 % of international trade, and 60 % of the world’s population.
Local authorities reserve the right to deny entry or stay to individuals deemed threats to public order, national security, or state safety.
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A dedicated portal remains available for other nationalities still subject to Gabonese visas: https://ae.dgdifrance.fr/visas.html
Gabon remains a uniquely compelling travel destination, though still under-the-radar for many tourists. Consider visiting: Lopé National Park (one of Gabon’s largest parks, ideal for hiking), Pongara Bay (a pristine beach paradise near Libreville), Ivindo National Park (famed for the Kongou Falls), and Pongo Island (celebrated for its gorilla colonies and untouched beaches).
