Gabon visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Gabonese Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius citizens can visit Gabon for a maximum of 30 days of stay without obtaining a visa.
  • Gabon may be extended for another 30 days by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
  • Visitors are required to provide one copy of proof of vaccination for yellow fever.
  • Mauritians 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.
  • 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 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 which 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 relatively safe to visit. If you decide to go to Gabon, you should be aware that petty crimes, poor road conditions, interruptions to power, and poor water quality are just some of the things tourists will have a problem with.

Can I extend my visit in Gabon?

Holiday or tourist permit of the Gambia is usually extended for a longer period at the Senegambia office.

Are there trains in Gabon?

The Trans-Gabon Railway is the only railway in Gabon. It runs 670 km east from Owendo port station in Libreville to Franceville via numerous stations, the main ones being Ndjolé, Lopé, Booué, Lastoursville and Moanda.

What kind of clothing is acceptable in Gabon?

Most Gabonese wear Western-style clothing. Men wear suits and ties to the office, and blue jeans and T-shirts during the weekend while women wear modern dresses and skirts made of cloth in colourful African prints with detailed embroidery.