Nigeria visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Nigerian Visa is not required for Gaboneses

Stay Duration: 14 days

Entry Requirements

  • Gabonese intending to visit Nigeria must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Nigeria consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Nigeria the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of  14 days within a one-year period.
  • Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • Gabonese intending to visit Nigeria are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Nigeria a safe country??

Although it is in the Central part of Nigeria it houses most dignitaries and politicians, so it has a high level of security. The Niger delta area is unsafe for tourists. There is continual low level violence between government and militant groups, and there have been several kidnappings of foreign oil workers.


What is Nigeria best known for??
  • The number one thing Africa's giant is most famous for is petroleum. The city of Lagos  Renowned as Africa's big apple, Lagos is an economic focal point, an industrial hub and a commercial powerhouse to not just Nigerians, but to the world.


What is Nigeria ethnicity??

Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups, with over 500 languages, and the variety of customs, and traditions among them gives the country great cultural diversity. The three largest ethnic groups are the Hausa/Fulani 29% of the population; along with the Yoruba 21% and Igbo 19%.


How many languages do they have in Nigeria??

According to official data, there are more than 520 languages spoken in Nigeria. By the way, nine of them are extinct. The other major languages are Igbo, Urhobo, Hausa, Yoruba, Ibibio, Fulfulde, Edo, Pidgin English, Ijaw, Kanuri, and Tiv.


Is Nigeria a dangerous place to visit??

The country has lots to offer visitors, from its two UNESCO World Heritage sites to the vibrant cities of Lagos and Calabar. However, any journey to Nigeria carries potential risks, so you should check the State Department's latest travel advice before you leave. Be aware of the risk of HIV and AIDS in Nigeria.