Gabon visa requirements for Egyptians
Travel and visa requirements
Gabonese Visa is not required for Egyptians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Egyptians intending to visit Gabon must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Gabon consulate in the applicant's home country.
- Gabon e-Visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days of stay after issued.
- Gabon e-Visa may be extended for another 30 days total by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
- No sticker will be issued to citizens applying for the e-Visa.
- Super rush processing times for Gabon e-Visas are approximately 24 hours.
- Egyptians are required to print out 2 copies of the e-Visa certificate.
- Visitors are required to give one copy of the e-Visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival in Cambodia and one copy upon departure.
- The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Gabon is 5 hours, 29 minutes.
- Gabon uses West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) which puts Egypt 1 hour ahead of Gabon.
- Visitors are required to provide one copy of proof of vaccination for Yellow Fever.
- Visitors aged 17 years old or more are allowed the free import of 250 grammes of tobacco, 200 cigarettes or cigarillos, or 50 cigars, 50 grammes of perfume, two litres of alcoholic drinks and presents up to a total value of XOF 5,000.
- There are no restrictions on tobacco or tobacco articles of Cameroon origin or imported from Cameroon.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
- An import permit is needed for transporting arms and ammunition from the Home Ministry, Libreville and applications should be submitted 3 months before departure.
- Visitors are required to hold a hotel voucher or a letter of invitation issued by the sponsor and onward or return tickets.
- To bring in pets, visitors must have a certificate of vaccination against rabies or a veterinary certificate issued by the home country less than three days before departure; dogs and cats less than three months old are exempted from such certificates.
- Gabon, a country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, has significant areas of protected parkland.
- Gabon has one of the lowest population density of any country in Africa.
- Ethnic boundaries are less sharply drawn in Gabon than elsewhere in Africa. Most ethnicities spread throughout Gabon, leading to constant contact and interaction among the groups, and there is no ethnic tension.
- It is estimated that 80% of Gabon's population can speak French and that 30% of Libreville residents are native speakers of the language. Nationally, 32% of the Gabonese people speak the Fang Language as a mother tongue.
- Gabonese cuisine is influenced by French cuisine, but staple foods are also available
- Tourists are very attracted to the forested coastal terrain of its famed Loango National Park shelters a diversity of wildlife, from gorillas and hippos to whales.
- The Lopé National Park in Gabon is known for its rainforest and the Akanda National Park for its mangroves and tidal beaches.
- Tourism in Gabon is underdeveloped. Despite this, attractions include beaches, ocean and inland fishing facilities, the falls on the Ogooué River, and the Crystal Mountains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there health care services in Gabon?
Most of the health services of Gabon are public, but there are some private institutions, of which the best known is the hospital established in 1913 in Lambaréné by Albert Schweitzer. Gabon's medical infrastructure is considered one of the best in West Africa.
What type of currency is used in Gabon?
Gabon is part of the Central African Monetary and Economic Union CEMAC, a group of 5 francophone countries that use CFA franc currency.
Is Gabon safe for tourists?
Although Gabon is a safe country, you should remain cautious and be prepared for potential dangers. Contrary to what you might expect, tropical disease, most notably malaria, poses the biggest safety threat, at any time of year.
What is capital of Gabon?
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon. The city is a port on the Komo River, near the Gulf of Guinea, and a trade centre for a timber region.
Are there mosquitoes in Gabon?
Yes, there are mosquitoes in Gabon carrying the malaria parasites. It is advisable to purchase mosquito nets and repellents before visiting the country.