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Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit GA?

Australian ordinary passport holders need an eVisa for Gabon. Apply online before travel through Gabon's official DGDI e-Visa portal. The eVisa is valid only for arrival by air at Leon-Mba International Airport (LBV) in Libreville. Australia is not on Gabon's visa-free list, so an Australian ordinary passport holder cannot enter Gabon without prior authorisation. The correct channel for a short tourist visit is the Gabon eVisa, applied for online via the official Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration (DGDI) portal at evisa.dgdi.ga. The standard single-entry tourist eVisa costs EUR 70 (plus a small processing fee) and allows a stay of 1 to 3 months; a 6-month multiple-entry option costs EUR 185. Historically the visa fee was payable in cash (EUR or local CFA franc, XAF) on arrival when the sticker was affixed; from December 2025 Gabon began rolling out fully digital online payment, so travellers should check the portal for the current payment method. A critical limitation: the eVisa is only accepted for travellers arriving by air at Leon-Mba International Airport (LBV) in Libreville. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months with a blank page, and applicants upload the passport bio page and a recent photo. Processing is typically around 72 hours but applying at least a week ahead is prudent. Although Gabon technically retains a visa-on-arrival category for Australians (added in 2017), the eVisa is the reliable, government-recommended route as the system moves to a fully online model. Default to securing the eVisa before departure.
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
eVisa (electronic tourist visa via DGDI portal)
Maximum stay
1 to 3 months (single entry); up to 6 months on multiple-entry option
per entry
Entries
Single entry (standard); multiple-entry available at higher fee
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 70 (approx. 45,000 XAF) single entry + ~EUR 15 processing; EUR 185 for 6-month multiple entry
consular fee only
Processing time
Typically around 72 hours; apply at least 1 week ahead
standard track
Validity
eVisa must be used within 30 days of issue; entry only via Leon-Mba Intl Airport (LBV), Libreville
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and passport validity
Ensure your Australian ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of entry and has at least one blank page. Confirm you will arrive by air at Leon-Mba International Airport (LBV) in Libreville, as the eVisa is not valid at land or other entry points.
· 6 months validity· Air arrival LBV only
/02
Go to the official DGDI e-Visa portal
Open the official Gabonese government portal at evisa.dgdi.ga (operated by the Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration). Avoid third-party agencies that charge mark-ups.
· evisa.dgdi.ga· Official source
/03
Complete the online application
Create an account and fill in personal, passport, and travel details. Upload a colour scan of your passport bio-data page and a recent passport-style photograph.
· Passport bio page· Recent photo
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay online where the digital payment system is available (rolled out from December 2025). If online payment is not yet active for your application, be prepared to pay the fee in cash (EUR or XAF) on arrival when the visa sticker is issued.
· EUR 70 single entry· Cash backup on arrival
/05
Receive and print the eVisa approval
Wait for processing (about 72 hours). Download and print the e-Visa authorisation. Travel with the same passport used in the application, as the passport number is linked to the visa.
· ~72h processing· Print approval
/06
Present documents on arrival in Libreville
At Leon-Mba International Airport, present your passport, printed eVisa, return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and yellow fever vaccination certificate to immigration.
· Yellow fever certificate· Onward ticket
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
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Australian ordinary passport valid 6+ months with a blank page
required
Approved Gabon eVisa obtained via evisa.dgdi.ga (printed copy)
required
Travel using the same passport linked to the eVisa application
required
Arrival by air at Leon-Mba International Airport (LBV), Libreville
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Recent passport-style photograph (digital) for the application
required
Confirmed return or onward air ticket
required
Proof of accommodation / hotel booking
recommended
Cash in EUR or XAF for visa fee in case online payment is unavailable
recommended
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa fee - single entry (1-3 months)EUR 70 (approx. 45,000 XAF)Standard tourist eVisa; historically paid in cash on arrival, now moving online
Processing feeEUR 15Added to the visa fee per DGDI tariff
eVisa fee - 6-month multiple entryEUR 185 (approx. 120,000 XAF)Optional, only if multiple entries / longer validity needed
Total estimateEUR 85 — EUR 200incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing
Approx. 72 hours
Typical online processing time once application and documents are submitted via evisa.dgdi.ga.
Early application buffer
7+ days before travel
Apply at least a week ahead to absorb document-verification delays or payment-system issues.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Australia is not visa-exempt for Gabon
Gabon does not grant visa-free entry to Australian ordinary passport holders, so prior authorisation is required.
High
/02
eVisa is the government-supported route
The official DGDI portal provides an online eVisa, which Gabon is making the standard method as it digitises immigration.
High
/03
Entry point restriction
The eVisa is only valid for arrival by air at Leon-Mba International Airport in Libreville, not at land borders.
Medium
/04
Yellow fever requirement
Gabon is a yellow fever risk country and requires proof of vaccination on entry.
Medium
/05
Payment system transition
The fee was historically cash-on-arrival; from December 2025 online payment is being introduced, so the process can vary.
Low
/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 · major
Australia to Gabon route verified
Confirmed eVisa requirement for Australian ordinary passport holders via Gabon's official DGDI portal (evisa.dgdi.ga); noted EUR 70 single-entry fee, ~72h processing, Leon-Mba airport-only entry, and the December 2025 move toward fully digital online payment.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Australians get a visa on arrival in Gabon?—
Australia was added to Gabon's visa-on-arrival list in 2017, but the reliable and government-recommended route is the eVisa obtained online before travel. As Gabon digitises its immigration system, applying online in advance avoids being turned away.
Where can I apply for the Gabon eVisa?+
Is the eVisa valid at all entry points?+
How much does the Gabon tourist eVisa cost?+
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+
How long does processing take?+
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