🇦🇷Argentina

🇬🇦GabonAR-GA

Argentina to Gabon visa requirements

Q: Where do I apply for the Gabon e-Visa?

Apply online at the official DGDI portal, evisa.dgdi.ga, uploading your passport bio page and a recent photo. Avoid unofficial third-party sites that add high markups.

Q: Do I pay the visa fee online or on arrival?

Under the current hybrid system the authorization is approved online but the visa sticker is issued and paid for in cash (EUR 70 or ~45,000 CFA) on arrival at Libreville. Full online prepayment is being phased in, so check the portal before you travel.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

Yes. A valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis for yellow fever is mandatory to enter Gabon.

Q: Which airport must I use with the e-Visa?

The e-Visa is currently valid only for air arrivals through Léon Mba International Airport in Libreville.

Q: How long can I stay and how long does processing take?

The standard e-Visa allows stays of up to 90 days; processing typically takes 48-72 hours. Apply at least one to two weeks before departure to be safe.

Argentine ordinary passport holders need a Gabon e-Visa for tourism. Apply online at the official DGDI portal (evisa.dgdi.ga), then enter via Libreville's Léon Mba International Airport, where the visa sticker is issued and the fee (around EUR 70 / 45,000 CFA) is currently paid in cash on arrival. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. Gabon does not grant visa-free access to Argentine citizens. Since 2023 Gabon operates a mandatory online e-Visa system administered by the Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration (DGDI) through evisa.dgdi.ga. An Argentine tourist must complete the online application (passport bio page, photo) and receive an electronic travel authorization before departure. Under the current hybrid model, the e-Visa authorization is approved online but the physical visa sticker is issued on arrival at Libreville's Léon Mba International Airport, where the visa fee is presently collected in cash (EUR 70 / approx. 45,000 CFA for a 1-3 month single-entry visa; EUR 185 for a 6-month multiple-entry visa). Gabon has been moving toward fully digital, pre-paid e-Visas, and ran a temporary free tourist e-Visa promotion from 15 July to 15 September 2025, which has since ended. The e-Visa is currently valid only for air arrivals via Libreville. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry. Argentines should default to the e-Visa channel; there is no confirmed visa-free or universal visa-on-arrival route.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

e-Visa (online authorization; sticker issued on arrival at Libreville)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry (1-3 months) or multiple entry (6-month option)

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 70 / approx. 45,000 CFA (1-3 month) + ~EUR 15 processing; EUR 185 for 6-month multiple entry

consular fee only

Processing time

About 48-72 hours (3 business days)

standard track

Validity

90 days from issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm e-Visa eligibility and entry point

Verify your trip enters Gabon by air through Léon Mba International Airport in Libreville, as the e-Visa is currently valid only for that point of entry.

· Air arrival only· Libreville LBV

/02

Gather documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, a recent passport photo, return/onward ticket, and proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).

· Passport 6+ months· Photo + bookings

/03

Apply online at the official DGDI portal

Complete the e-Visa application at evisa.dgdi.ga, uploading your passport bio page and photo and entering travel details.

· evisa.dgdi.ga· Upload scans

/04

Receive electronic authorization (ETA)

Wait for the approval notice, typically within 48-72 hours; download and print the authorization to present at boarding and arrival.

· 48-72 hours· Print approval

/05

Get a yellow fever vaccination

Obtain a valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis for yellow fever, which is mandatory for entry into Gabon.

· Yellow fever mandatory· Carry certificate

/06

Pay the fee and collect the visa on arrival

At Libreville airport, present your authorization and pay the visa fee in cash (EUR 70 or ~45,000 CFA) to receive the visa sticker; online prepayment is being phased in.

· Cash on arrival· EUR 70 / 45,000 CFA

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid 6+ months beyond arrival with at least two blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved Gabon e-Visa authorization from evisa.dgdi.ga (printed)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRecent passport-size photograph (digital upload)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredReturn or onward air ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredSufficient funds / cash to pay visa fee (EUR 70 or ~45,000 CFA) on arrival

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RequiredArrival routed through Léon Mba International Airport, Libreville

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesWikipedia - Visa requirements for Argentine citizens Gabon DGDI official e-Visa portal VisasNews - Gabon toward a fully digital e-Visa by December 2025

Application link included: Wikipedia - Visa requirements for Argentine citizens

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

e-Visa fee (1-3 month, single entry)EUR 70 / approx. 45,000 CFACurrently paid in cash on arrival at Libreville; USD not accepted

Application/processing service feeapprox. EUR 15Charged with the online application

e-Visa fee (6-month, multiple entry)EUR 185Optional longer-validity multiple-entry option

Yellow fever vaccinationVaries (approx. USD 30-100)Cost depends on clinic in Argentina

Total estimateEUR 85 (approx. USD 92) — EUR 200 (approx. USD 215)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard e-Visa (online)

48-72 hours (about 3 business days)

Apply at evisa.dgdi.ga; receive electronic authorization, then collect the visa sticker and pay on arrival in Libreville.

Allow extra buffer before travel

Apply 1-2 weeks ahead

Build in margin for document review, payment-system changes, and any clarification requests from DGDI.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-waiver agreement

Argentina and Gabon have no bilateral visa-exemption arrangement, so ordinary passport holders cannot enter visa-free.

High

/02

Tourism is a covered e-Visa purpose

Short tourist visits fall squarely within the e-Visa categories offered by the DGDI portal.

High

/03

Mandatory pre-arrival authorization

Gabon requires an approved electronic authorization before boarding; travelers without it can be denied boarding.

High

/04

Single point of entry

The e-Visa is currently valid only for air arrivals via Libreville's Léon Mba International Airport.

Medium

/05

Yellow fever zone

Gabon mandates yellow fever vaccination for entry, an additional requirement beyond the visa itself.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Argentina to Gabon route verified

Confirmed e-Visa requirement for Argentine ordinary passport holders via the DGDI portal (evisa.dgdi.ga); fees about EUR 70/45,000 CFA paid in cash on arrival at Libreville, yellow fever mandatory. Noted that the free tourist e-Visa promotion (15 Jul-15 Sep 2025) has ended and full online prepayment is being rolled out.

/09 — The questions