Country guide
Gabon
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +1 (1 hour behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 241
Best time to go
May to September. Whale season is from July – September. The best time to see turtles is between November and January. If visiting to see wildlife, contact local national parks regarding migration patterns.
Drinking water
Bottled water recommended.
Travel tips
Libreville is one of the most expensive cities in the world.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
South African passport holders do not require visas, for tourism or business purposes for a stay not exceeding 30 days.
Passengers do need to be in possession of a valid passport (the date of validity of at least six months) and proof of sufficient funds.
Should you require a visa and are entering by air via Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville, you can apply online at: evisa.dgdi.ga/
Visa processing time
Embassy of Gabon
921 Schoeman Str.(Francis Baard), Arcadia, 0083
Tel: 012 342 4376/8
Email: embagarsat@telkomsa.net
SA representative
South African Embassy
2nd Floor, “Les Arcades” Building, 142 Rie de Chavannes, Centrville, Libreville, Gabon
Tel: +241 011 763483
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Mar 20; Apr 5-6, 17; May 1, 14, 25, 27; Aug 15-17, 30; Nov 1; Dec 25