Gabon: do South Africans need a visa?
South Africans don't need a visa for Gabon. You can stay up to 30 days per visit.
Visa-free. Two Wikipedia pages agree that South Africans do not need a visa; 'Visa policy of Gabon' says the exemption has applied since on or before 27 March 2023, citing IATA Timatic. Not yet confirmed by a Gabonese government source.13
Before you travel
Purpose of visit
Not published by official sources
Passport validity
At least 6 months after the date you arrive (UK advice, applies to UK visitors; Gabon's rule for exempt visitors not checked).4
Not yet confirmed by an official source
How to apply
No visa needed if the exemption holds. Gabon's e-visa (for non-exempt nationals) is run by DGDI, Gabon's immigration directorate, at evisa.dgdi.ga per Wikipedia: EUR 70 or XAF 45,000 plus EUR 15 for 1 to 3 months single entry; EUR 185 or XAF 120,000 plus EUR 15 for 6 months multiple entry; valid only for arrival at Léon Mba International Airport, Libreville. The domain could not be opened in this pass.3
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Where South Africans apply
Not published by official sources
Travel insurance
Not published by official sources
Return or onward ticket
Not published by official sources
Proof of funds
Not published by official sources
Accommodation or invitation
Not published by official sources
Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa
GABON: A yellow fever certificate is required to enter, whatever country you arrive from (UK advice). SOUTH AFRICA: Gabon is on South Africa's yellow fever risk list. Everyone over 1 year old, South Africans included, returning to South Africa from Gabon, or after an airport transit of more than 12 hours there, must show a valid yellow fever certificate on arrival in South Africa. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel; the certificate is valid for life.24
Confirmed by other governments' official advice
Arrival forms
Not published by official sources
Extending your stay and overstaying
Not published by official sources
Transit
Not published by official sources
Travelling with children
Not published by official sources
Sources
Other government
Official advice from other governments
- 2DIRCO, South African High Commission Canberra dirco.gov.za
- 4UK FCDO gov.uk
Reference
Used to find official sources, never the final word
Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book.