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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit GA?

Yes — Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa. Apply online for the official Gabon eVisa before travel via Léon Mba Airport, Libreville. Chinese (CN) ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Gabon for tourism. The standard route is the official electronic visa (eVisa) issued by Gabon's Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration (DGDI) through evisa.dgdi.ga. Travelers apply online in advance, submitting the passport bio page and a recent photo, and receive an approval/travel authorization that is finalized on arrival at Léon Mba International Airport in Libreville — the only port currently served by the eVisa system. Processing is typically around 72 hours. Historically the fee was collected in cash at the airport when the visa sticker was issued; as of the December 2025 upgrade, Gabon has been rolling out online payment (card and mobile money such as Airtel Money, Moov Money, Clikpay) so the process becomes fully digital. Standard fee is about EUR 70 (roughly 45,000 XAF) plus a ~EUR 15 processing fee for a 1–3 month single-entry visa, or about EUR 185 (roughly 120,000 XAF) for a 6-month multiple-entry visa. Stay is up to 90 days. Note: Chinese diplomatic and service passport holders are visa-exempt for short stays, but this does NOT apply to ordinary passports. Because the eVisa is currently valid only for arrivals at Libreville's airport, travelers entering by other airports or land borders should arrange a visa through a Gabonese embassy/consulate in advance.
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Electronic visa (eVisa) — single or multiple entry tourist
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single (1–3 month) or Multiple (6-month option)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. EUR 70 (~45,000 XAF) + EUR 15 processing for 1–3 months; EUR 185 (~120,000 XAF) for 6-month multiple
consular fee only
Processing time
Typically about 72 hours after submission
standard track
Validity
Authorization tied to the approved travel/stay window; single trip
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your entry point
The Gabon eVisa is currently valid only for arrivals at Léon Mba International Airport in Libreville. If entering elsewhere, apply through a Gabonese embassy/consulate instead.
· Libreville airport only
/02
Prepare your documents
Scan the passport bio page (valid 6+ months, 2 blank pages), a recent passport photo, return/onward flight booking, and a hotel reservation in Gabon.
· 6+ months validity
/03
Apply on the official portal
Submit the application at evisa.dgdi.ga, the DGDI government site. Avoid unofficial agent sites that add markups.
· official portal only
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay online by card or mobile money (rolling out from Dec 2025), or in cash on arrival under the older process (EUR/XAF).
· card / mobile money / cash
/05
Receive the eVisa approval
Approval is typically issued about 72 hours after submission and sent by email. Print or save it digitally.
· ~72 hours
/06
Enter at Libreville
Present the eVisa approval, passport, and supporting documents at immigration; the visa is finalized on arrival.
· entry at officer discretion
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Chinese ordinary passport
Valid at least 6 months from arrival, with at least 2 blank pages
Passport bio-page scan
Clear color scan for the online form
Recent passport photo
Digital photo, white background, standard size
Return or onward ticket
Confirmed flight booking
Hotel reservation
Accommodation covering the stay, or host invitation
Proof of sufficient funds
Bank statement or equivalent (may be checked)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Mandatory for entry into Gabon
Visa fee payment method
Card/mobile money online, or EUR/XAF cash on arrival
Printed eVisa approval
Carry a printout plus a digital copy
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa fee (1–3 months, single entry)EUR 70 (~45,000 XAF)Standard short-stay tourist visa
Processing feeEUR 15Added to the 1–3 month and 6-month visas
eVisa fee (6 months, multiple entry)EUR 185 (~120,000 XAF)For frequent or longer travel
Overstay penaltyVariesFines and possible entry issues; avoid overstaying
Total estimateEUR 85 — EUR 200incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official eVisa (DGDI)
About 72 hours after submission
Apply online in advance at evisa.dgdi.ga; approval emailed and finalized on arrival at Libreville.
Embassy/consulate visa
Several business days to weeks
Use if arriving outside Libreville's airport or if you prefer a pre-issued visa.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Passport validity or blank pages insufficient
Passport must be valid 6+ months from arrival with at least 2 blank pages.
High
/02
Wrong entry point
The eVisa is only valid for arrival at Léon Mba Airport, Libreville; other points need an embassy visa.
High
/03
Missing yellow fever certificate
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory and may be checked at the border.
Medium
/04
Incomplete documents or unpaid fee
Missing flight/hotel bookings or unsettled fees can delay or block entry.
Medium
/05
Applying through an unofficial site
Third-party agents may add fees or submit errors; use the official DGDI portal.
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
China to Gabon route verified
Confirmed Chinese ordinary passport holders need an eVisa via the official DGDI portal (evisa.dgdi.ga), valid only for Léon Mba Airport in Libreville, ~72h processing, up to 90 days, ~EUR 70+15 (1–3 mo) or EUR 185 (6 mo). Noted the December 2025 move to fully digital online payment (card/mobile money). Diplomatic/service passports remain visa-exempt; ordinary passports are not.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Chinese citizens enter Gabon visa-free?—
No. Chinese ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa. The standard route is the online eVisa via the official DGDI portal. Only diplomatic and service passport holders are visa-exempt for short stays.
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