How Indian passport holders get a visa for Gabon: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online via evisa.interieur.gouv.ga
- Government fee: USD 75 (~₹6,300) — equivalent to €70 visa fee + €15 file processing fee.
- Processing time: 3 business days standard; some applications approved within 24 hours via email.
- Maximum stay: 1-3 months single entry, or 6 months multiple entry depending on visa type.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 65/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Apply on the official Gabonese Ministry of Interior eVisa portal. Approved eVisa emailed; print and carry on arrival. Gabon eVisa (official, evisa.interieur.gouv.ga)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Libreville (LBV) for non-Gabonese destinations does not require entry.
How Gabon compares in Africa
With an ease score of 65/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Gabon uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | eVisa — apply online via evisa.interieur.gouv.ga | USD 75 (~₹6,300) — equivalent to €70 visa fee + €15 file processing fee. | 3 business days standard; some applications approved within 24 hours via email. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. Gabon is largely unexplored by Indian tourists but popular for primate viewing (Loango National Park). Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://evisa.interieur.gouv.ga/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Gabon?
eVisa — apply online via evisa.interieur.gouv.ga. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. Gabon is largely unexplored by Indian tourists but popular for primate viewing (Loango National Park). Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Gabon visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-size photo; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Proof of funds
How long does a Gabon visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 3 business days standard; some applications approved within 24 hours via email.. Government fee: USD 75 (~₹6,300) — equivalent to €70 visa fee + €15 file processing fee.. Maximum stay: 1-3 months single entry, or 6 months multiple entry depending on visa type..
How do Indians apply for a Gabon visa?
Apply on the official Gabonese Ministry of Interior eVisa portal. Approved eVisa emailed; print and carry on arrival. Official source: https://evisa.interieur.gouv.ga/
Is a Gabon visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 65/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Gabon visa online or on arrival?
Gabon uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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