Gabon visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Gabonese Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • For Mali citizens intending to visit Gabon, the electronic visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days of stay after issuance.
  • Gabon’s electronic visa may be extended for another 30 days in 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.
  • Mali citizens are required to print out 2 copies of the electronic visa certificate. 
  • Visitors are required to give one copy of the electronic visa certificate to the immigration department as their travel visa upon arrival in Gabon and one copy upon departure.
  • The estimated flight time from Bamako, Mali to Gabon is 3 hours, 48 minutes.
  • Gabon uses West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, Gabon is 1 hour ahead of Mali.
  • 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 with 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 are 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

Is Gabon a poor or rich country?

Gabon is one of Africa's richest countries but many of its citizens are among the poorest- a malady common in countries rich with natural resources. Its tiny population of 1.9 million and huge oil wealth in 2015 when it had a GDP per capita of about $8,300 (£6,446), one of the highest in the continent.

Is Gabon a safe country to visit?

Although Gabon is, by and large, a safe country in which few travellers experience any problems, it does not hurt to remain cautious and be prepared for potential dangers. 

Are there mosquitoes in Gabon?
There are malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Gabon and visitors are advised to purchase malaria pills, mosquito nets and repellents to make travel to the country convenient.
Is Gabon a developed country?

Gabon a small country on the west coast of Africa, home to 1.5 million people, perfectly fits the description of “Developed". Gabon’s economy and health indicate that it is a developed country. 

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.