Gabon has announced the creation of a Free e-tourist visa for all international travellers between July 1 and September 30, 2025. The measure was presented at a press conference in Libreville on June 30, 2025 by Tourism Minister Pascal Ogowe Siffon and Interior Minister Hermann Immongault. It is part of the second edition of the Caravane Touristique, a program designed to promote access to the country and showcase Gabon's ecotourism assets..
Simplified, fully digital procedure
The electronic tourist visa is completely digital, free and delivered within 48 hours. It is aimed at all foreign nationals wishing to visit Gabon for tourism purposes during the promotional period. The system, designed to be fast and secure, eliminates the need for embassy appointments or paper procedures.. The platform will be available from July 01, 2025.
"This measure aims to provide travellers with a simplified, modern and cost-free experience, allowing them to discover Gabon with complete confidence and without constraints.»
Minister Pascal Ogowe Siffon
How to obtain an e-visa :
- Create an account on official portal (edgdi.dgdi.ga) with passport details and a recent passport photo.
- Fill in the online form and select a host (hotel, travel agency or private individual).
- The chosen host must first be registered on the portal to validate the request.
- After submission, the visa is processed and issued within 48 hours.
- No need to visit an embassy or consulate, and no fees are charged for requests made during the eligible period..
The Ministry of the Interior is advising all stakeholders - tourists, hotels, travel agencies and private hosts - to register quickly on the platform to avoid any delays during the peak tourist season..
Gabon, an ecotourism destination to discover
Located on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa and bordered by Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo, Gabon has a population of just over 2 million and a remarkable wealth of natural resources. With its 13 national parks, equatorial forests, varied fauna and unspoilt beachesthe country's ambition is to become a benchmark for ecotourism on the African continent.
By waiving visa fees and formalities during this period, the government hopes to attract more visitors and introduce the world to its natural and cultural treasures..
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