Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit GA?

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa for Gabon and must obtain a Gabon e-Visa online through the official DGDI portal before flying in via Léon Mba International Airport in Libreville. The UAE is not on Gabon's short visa-exemption list, but it is eligible for the e-Visa. A United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holder traveling to Gabon for tourism requires a visa. The UAE is not among the small group of (mostly African) nationalities exempt from a Gabonese entry visa, but UAE nationals are eligible to apply for Gabon's electronic visa (e-Visa) through the official Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration (DGDI) portal at evisa.dgdi.ga. The standard short-stay e-Visa is single-entry, allows roughly a 30-day stay, and is generally issued within about 72 hours (officially 3-5 working days, with an urgent option). The tourist e-Visa is exclusively for travelers arriving by air via Léon Mba International Airport in Libreville; entry by land, sea, or other airports requires a visa obtained in advance from a Gabonese diplomatic mission. The standard fee is approximately EUR 70 for a 1-3 month visa plus a EUR 15 file/processing fee. Note that Gabon historically required the visa fee to be paid in cash on arrival when the sticker is issued; the government has been rolling out online pre-payment, so applicants should be prepared for either. A free promotional tourist e-Visa ran only from 1 July to 30 September 2025 and has expired, so the standard paid e-Visa now applies. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry, and the passport must be valid at least six months. Travelers should confirm the latest fee and payment process on the official portal shortly before applying, as the system is actively being digitized.