Gabon visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Gabonese Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaians can visit Gabon with an E-visa.
  • This E-visa can be granted by the Gabonese consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • Your passport must be valid for six months for the duration of your stay and with one blank page. 
  • Before entry into Gabon, you require a passport photograph, a return ticket, a letter of invitation from your host in Gabon, a copy of your flight itinerary, and company business letter if you are applying for a business visa. 
  • Intending visitors must show proof of vaccination of yellow fever. 
  • Your visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days.
  • For one to three months' single entry visa, the cost is 70 EUR  + 15 EUR (processing fee).
  • For six months with multiple entries which cost 185 EUR + 15 EUR (processing fee).
  • A visa of one month may be extended for two months; a visa of two months may be extended for one month. However, a visa of three months and six months can not be extended.
  • Ghanaians visiting Gabon must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from Kotoka International Airport Accra Ghana to Libreville, Gabon and may last for up to 4 - 5 hours long.
  • Major religions practiced in Gabon include Christianity (Roman Catholicism and Protestantism), Islam, and traditional indigenous religious beliefs.
  • The exchange rate between the Ghanaian Cedi and the Central African CFA is currently at 1 (GHS)/ 109.27 (XAF).
  • Because the timezone currently used in Gabon is the West African Standard Time (GMT+1), Gabon is 1 hour ahead of Ghana.
  • Getting around in Gabon is possible through various public transportation including Domestic flights, boats, trains, mini-buses, buses, taxis, car rentals. 
  • In Gabon, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and operate on a standard voltage of 220V and a standard frequency of 50Hz.
  • Gabon has a moist, hot climate typical of tropical regions. The hottest month is January, with an average high at Libreville of 31° C (88° F ) and an average low of 23° C (73° F ). Average July temperatures in the capital range between 20° and 28° C (68° and 82° F ).
  • The best time to visit Gabon is during the drier season of May to September, with June, July, and August being the driest months, although 'dry' is relative here – Gabon experiences around 2.5m of rainfall a year.
  • There is no official language of Gabon but 32% of the entire population speaks Fang while French is used as a medium of instruction.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Fang phrases to help navigate communication in rural areas.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying money transactions in Gabon, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Gabon?

Although Gabon is, by and large, a safe country in which few travelers experience any problems, it doesn't hurt to 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's the best time to visit Gabon?

The best time to visit Gabon is during the drier season of May to September, with June, July, and August being the driest months.

Is the tap water safe to drink in Gabon?

To be on the safe side, it is better not to drink the tap water in Gabon unless you have water-purifying tablets. Bottled water is widely available, as are soft drinks(usually referred to as jus) like Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta, beers, wines and spirits.

What is Gabon known for?

Gabon is known for its wildlife and national parks. Gabon is also noted for efforts to preserve the natural environment. In 2002, President Omar Bongo Ondimba designated roughly 10% of the nation's territory to be part of its national park system (with 13 parks in total), one of the largest proportions of natural parkland in the world.

What is the official currency used in Gabon?

Just like the other countries in West Africa, Gabon uses the Central African Franc (CFA).