Gabon visa requirements for Ethiopians

Travel and visa requirements

Gabonese Visa is not required for Ethiopians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ethiopians visiting Gabon are required to apply for an electronic visa for a variable duration of stay of at least 30 days.
  • Gabon’s electronic 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 electronic visa.
  • Super rush processing times for Gabon electronic visas are approximately 24 hours.
  • Ethiopia citizens are required to print out two copies of the electronic visa certificate. 
  • Visitors are required to give one copy of the electronic visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival in Gabon and one copy upon departure.
  • The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Libreville, Gabon is 4 hours, 42 minutes.
  • Gabon uses West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, Ethiopia is 2 hours 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 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 is 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.
  • Gabon is one of the fewer African countries without ethnic disharmony. Most ethnicity are spread throughout Gabon, leading to constant contact and interaction among the groups.
  • 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

Is it safe to travel to Gabon?

Gabon is a relatively safe place to visit. But, if you decide to go to Gabon, you should be aware that crime, poor road conditions, interruptions to power and poor water quality are just some of the things tourists will have a problem with.

Are there health care services in Gabon?

Yes. 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 is the religion of Gabon?

Major religions practised in Gabon include Christianity (Roman Catholicism and Protestantism), Islam, and traditional indigenous religious beliefs. Many people practice elements of both Christianity and traditional indigenous religious beliefs.

Is Gabon a poor or rich country?

Gabon is one of Africa's richest countries, but many of its citizens are among the poorest – an irony common in countries rich with natural resources. 

What is the language of Gabon?

French, the official language of Gabon, is widely spoken by the inhabitants of the country.