Gabon

Travelers data going to Gabon- country data, weather, airports, health risks, Passport, Visa, Embassy, Authorized contact Info, BBQ and more

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Gabon
  • Language(s): French
  • Capital City: Libreville
  • Local Time: GMT +1
  • Currency: CFA Franc (XAF 1 = 100 Centimes)
  • Notes: XAF: 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000
  • Coins: XAF: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500
  • Dialling Code: 241
  • Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz

Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required by all

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for more than 6 months.

Visas
Required by all.

Air Transit
Required by all except:

Airports

  • Libreville Leon M'Ba International (LBV)

Health risks

Gabon is a developing nation in west central Africa. French is the official language. Facilities for tourism outside the capital city, Libreville, are available, but often limited.

Weather

Climate: Typical equatorial climate which is hot, wet and humid throughout the year. The dry season is between Jun-Aug and rainy season between Oct-May.

Clothing: Lightweights or tropical with rainwear required during monsoon.