Gabon visa requirements for Singaporeans
Travel and visa requirements
Gabonese Visa is not required for Singaporeans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Singapore citizens with the intention of visiting Gabon can apply for the Gabon e-Visa for a period of 30 days.
- Gabon e-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 e-Visa.
- Singapore citizens are required to print out 2 copies of the e-Visa certificate.
- Thay are also required to give one copy of the e-Visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival and one copy upon departure.
- Singaporeans are required to provide one copy of proof of vaccination for yellow fever.
- visitors aged 17 years old or more are allowed 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.
- Turkish Airlines, Air France and Ethiopian Airlines are the airlines flying from Singapore to Gabon.
- The esimated flight duration from Singapore to Gabon is 13 hours, 14 minutes.
- 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 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
How do I get the Gabon eVisa?
You can apply for the Gabon eVisa through the country's national embassy's website.
Is Gabon a safe country?
Although Gabon is, by and large, a safe country in which few travellers experience any problems, it doesn't hurt to remain cautious and be prepared for potential dangers.
What is the time difference btween Singapore and Gabon?
Gabon uses the West Africa time zone (GMT+1), placing Singapore 7 hours ahead of Gabon.
What languages are spoken in Gabon?
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.