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Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit GA?

Hong Kong (SAR) ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to visit Gabon. Apply online through the official DGDI portal (evisa.dgdi.ga) before travel; the entry authorization is issued in about 72 hours and you pay the visa fee in cash on arrival at Léon Mba International Airport in Libreville. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel for short tourist stays. Gabon operates a mandatory electronic visa (eVisa) system for nearly all foreign visitors, including Hong Kong SAR ordinary passport holders. Travelers must apply online via the official DGDI portal (evisa.dgdi.ga) and receive an electronic entry authorization, typically within about 72 hours. Crucially, this eVisa is valid only for travelers arriving by air through Léon Mba International Airport (LBV) in Libreville; it cannot be used at land or sea borders. The standard tourist option is a single-entry visa with a 30-day stay validity (sold under 1-to-3-month brackets at EUR 70 / XAF 45,000), while a multiple-entry option valid for 6 months (EUR 185 / XAF 120,000) permits stays of up to 90 days. A separate file/processing fee of about EUR 15 applies. At present the government visa fee is collected in cash on arrival when the visa is issued, though Gabon has been rolling out online payment. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry, and the passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Older references claiming 14 days visa-free access for Hong Kong are outdated; current authoritative sources confirm the eVisa requirement. Travelers should apply only through the official DGDI site to avoid third-party markups.
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 entry authorization, air arrivals via Libreville only)
Maximum stay
30 days (single entry); up to 90 days (multiple entry)
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 70 / XAF 45,000 (single, 1-3 months) + ~EUR 15 file fee
consular fee only
Processing time
About 72 hours
standard track
Validity
Single entry usable for 30 days from arrival; multiple-entry valid 6 months
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and air route
Verify you will arrive by air at Léon Mba International Airport (LBV) in Libreville. The Gabon eVisa is only valid for air arrivals through this airport, not at land or sea borders.
· Air arrival only· Libreville LBV
/02
Prepare documents
Have a Hong Kong passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, a passport photo, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, accommodation/hotel booking, and return flight details ready in digital form.
· Passport 6+ months· Yellow fever certificate
/03
Apply on the official DGDI portal
Go to evisa.dgdi.ga, complete the application form, select the visa type (single entry tourist or multiple entry), and upload the required documents.
· evisa.dgdi.ga· Official portal
/04
Submit and await approval
Submit the application and wait for processing, which is typically around 72 hours. You will receive an electronic entry authorization by email.
· ~72 hours
/05
Print the entry authorization
Print the approved eVisa / entry authorization and carry it with your passport. Airlines may check it before boarding.
· Print confirmation
/06
Pay the visa fee on arrival
On landing at Libreville, present your authorization and passport; the government visa fee is collected (currently in cash) and the visa is issued. Keep euros or XAF on hand.
· Cash on arrival· EUR or XAF
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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Hong Kong passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival with blank pages
required
Approved Gabon eVisa / entry authorization (printed)
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Recent passport-style photograph
required
Confirmed hotel or accommodation booking
required
Return or onward flight ticket
required
Arrival booked into Léon Mba International Airport (LBV), Libreville
required
Cash (EUR or XAF) to pay the visa fee on arrival
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel/medical insurance covering the trip
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry tourist visa (1-3 months)EUR 70 / XAF 45,000Government visa fee; 30-day stay validity
Multiple-entry visa (6 months)EUR 185 / XAF 120,000Allows stays up to 90 days
File / processing fee~EUR 15Non-refundable application processing charge
Total estimateEUR 85 (approx XAF 55,000)EUR 200 (approx XAF 130,000)incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Buffer for delays
Up to 5-7 days
Apply well ahead of travel in case of documentation queries or backlog.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel
Gabon requires nearly all foreign visitors, including Hong Kong passport holders, to obtain an eVisa before travel. Outdated claims of 14 days visa-free are not supported by current authoritative sources.
High
/02
Airport-only validity
The eVisa is valid solely for air arrivals at Léon Mba International Airport in Libreville and cannot be used at land or sea borders.
High
/03
Cash fee on arrival
The government visa fee is currently collected in cash when the visa is issued at the airport, so travelers must carry euros or XAF.
Medium
/04
Yellow fever requirement
A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry to Gabon.
Medium
/05
Third-party site markups
Many commercial sites charge service fees above the official DGDI rate; applying via evisa.dgdi.ga avoids extra costs.
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
HK to Gabon route verified
Confirmed via Wikipedia visa-requirements data and Gabon eVisa fee sources that Hong Kong ordinary passport holders need an eVisa (air arrivals via Libreville only); single-entry EUR 70/XAF 45,000 + ~EUR 15 file fee, ~72h processing.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Hong Kong passport holders enter Gabon without a visa?
No. Gabon requires an eVisa obtained in advance through the official DGDI portal. Older references to 14 days visa-free access are outdated and not supported by current sources.
Where do I apply for the Gabon eVisa?+
Can I use the eVisa at any border?+
How much does the Gabon tourist eVisa cost?+
How long does processing take?+
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+
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