🇬🇦 Is Gabon safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Gabon: 10 diplomatic missions from 10 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Gabon
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- EU citizens are no longer visa-exempt; apply at the Gabonese Embassy in your country or via e-visa before travelling
- E-visa can cause delays and complications; embassy application is strongly recommended over the online option
- If using e-visa, confirm receipt of the 'autorisation d'entrée' by email; visa is then issued on arrival in Libreville with cash payment
- On arrival, you must present an invitation letter or hotel booking and a yellow fever vaccination certificate (for travellers over 9 months old)
Risk areas and situations
- Avoid gatherings and protests; monitor local news for any curfew reinstatements or temporary border closures
- Border closures are more likely around election periods; check official communications regularly
- Embassy emergency number: +241 66 44 47 47 (from Gabon: 066 44 47 47)
Health
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travellers over 9 months of age
- A comprehensive travel insurance policy is recommended
Emergency numbers in Gabon
Embassies and consulates in Gabon
10 diplomatic missions from 10 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | 1 | Libreville |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Libreville |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Libreville |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | Libreville |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Libreville |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Libreville |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Libreville |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Libreville |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 1 | Libreville |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 | Libreville |
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Gabon is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gabon safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Gabon is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Gabon?
The general emergency number in Gabon is 1730. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Gabon?
Telcomia tracks 10 diplomatic missions from 10 countries in Gabon, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.