🇹🇷Türkiye

🇬🇦GabonTR-GA

Türkiye to Gabon visa requirements

Q: Is there a visa on arrival for Gabon?

There is no standalone visa on arrival. You must apply for and be approved for the e-Visa online beforehand. Historically the fee was collected on arrival, but pre-departure online payment is being rolled out.

Q: How much does the Gabon e-Visa cost?

A single-entry tourist e-Visa is about 70 EUR (~45,000 XAF) plus a 15 EUR processing fee. A 6-month multiple-entry visa is around 185 EUR.

Q: How long does the e-Visa take and how long can I stay?

Approval is typically issued within 48-72 hours, and the single-entry visa allows a stay of 1 to 3 months.

Q: Where can I enter Gabon with the e-Visa?

The e-Visa system applies to air arrivals via Léon-Mba International Airport in Libreville. Confirm requirements with a Gabonese mission if entering elsewhere.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes. Gabon requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry, so carry your international vaccination certificate.

Turkish ordinary passport holders need a visa for Gabon and should obtain an e-Visa online before travel via the official DGDI portal (evisa.dgdi.ga). There is no visa-free entry and no genuine visa-on-arrival channel. A Turkey (TR) ordinary passport holder traveling to Gabon (GA) for tourism is visa-required and must obtain a Gabon e-Visa before departure. Gabon does not grant visa-free entry to Turkish citizens, and it does not offer a standalone visa-on-arrival without prior online approval. Applications are submitted through the official Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration (DGDI) portal at evisa.dgdi.ga, which currently covers air arrivals via Léon-Mba International Airport in Libreville. Applicants upload a passport bio-page scan (valid at least six months) and a recent color photo, and complete the online form. Standard single-entry tourist/business e-Visas cost 70 EUR (around 45,000 XAF) plus a 15 EUR file-processing fee, valid 1 to 3 months; a 6-month multiple-entry option costs about 185 EUR. Historically the visa fee was collected in cash on arrival when the sticker was issued, but Gabon began rolling out fully digital online payment from late 2025, moving toward complete pre-departure processing. Approval is typically issued within 48 to 72 hours. Gabon ran a free tourist e-Visa promotion between 1 July and 30 September 2025; outside such promotional windows the standard fees apply. Travelers should apply well in advance through the official portal only and avoid unofficial third-party agents that add 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

Tourist e-Visa (electronic visa, applied online before travel)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (1-3 months single entry; 6-month multiple-entry option available)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry available at higher fee)

from issue date

Visa fee

70 EUR (~45,000 XAF) + 15 EUR processing fee (single entry)

consular fee only

Processing time

48-72 hours typical

standard track

Validity

1-3 months from issue (single entry); up to 6 months for multiple-entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Turkish ordinary passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned entry date and has at least one blank page.

· 6+ months validity· blank page

/02

Prepare digital documents

Scan your passport bio-data page and a recent color passport-style photo, plus proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host confirmation) and return travel details.

· passport scan· photo· accommodation proof

/03

Apply on the official DGDI portal

Create an account at evisa.dgdi.ga, complete the e-Visa application form, and upload the required documents. Use only the official government site.

· evisa.dgdi.ga· online form

/04

Pay the visa fee

Pay the e-Visa fee online where available; historically the fee was paid in cash on arrival in Libreville, so carry euros as backup until full online payment is confirmed.

· online or cash on arrival· EUR/XAF

/05

Receive e-Visa approval

Wait for approval, typically issued within 48-72 hours by email. Print the approval/confirmation to present at check-in and on arrival.

· 48-72h· print confirmation

/06

Travel via Léon-Mba International Airport

Enter Gabon through Léon-Mba International Airport in Libreville, where the e-Visa system applies, and present your passport and e-Visa confirmation to immigration.

· Libreville LBV· present documents

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Türkiye -> Gabon · Tourist e-Visa (electronic visa, applied online before travel)

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Visa typeTravel date

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RequiredTurkish ordinary passport valid 6+ months with a blank page

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

required

RequiredCompleted Gabon e-Visa application on evisa.dgdi.ga

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

required

RequiredColor passport-style photograph (digital)

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

required

RequiredScan of passport bio-data page

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

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host confirmation)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

Requirede-Visa fee payment (online or euros in cash for arrival)

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

required

RecommendedPrinted e-Visa approval / confirmation

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

recommended

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate

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

required

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering the stay

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 sourcesGabon e-Visa Official Portal (DGDI)Sherpa - Gabon visa requirements for Turkish citizens VisasNews - Gabon launches new free tourist e-Visa system

Application link included: Gabon e-Visa Official Portal (DGDI)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist e-Visa (single entry, 1-3 months)70 EUR (~45,000 XAF)Standard single-entry visa fee

File processing fee15 EURAdded to the single-entry application

Multiple-entry e-Visa (up to 6 months)185 EUROptional, for longer/multiple visits

Total estimate85 EUR — 185 EURincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard e-Visa processing

48-72 hours

Apply on the official DGDI portal; approval usually emailed within two to three days. Apply at least a week ahead to be safe.

Embassy/consular visa

Several business days to 2 weeks

Alternative route via a Gabonese diplomatic mission if e-Visa is unavailable for your entry point or itinerary.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Apply only on the official portal

Use evisa.dgdi.ga directly. Many third-party agent sites mimic the official process and add large service markups.

High

/02

Entry limited to Libreville airport

The e-Visa system covers air arrivals via Léon-Mba International Airport. Confirm coverage if entering by another route.

Medium

/03

Fee payment method in transition

Gabon moved from cash-on-arrival payment toward full online payment in late 2025; carry euros in cash as a backup until online payment is confirmed for your application.

Medium

/04

Yellow fever certificate mandatory

Gabon requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry; missing it can lead to denied boarding or entry.

High

/05

Apply early

Although processing is fast, allow several days to handle document issues or delays before departure.

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

Turkey to Gabon route verified

Confirmed Turkish ordinary passport holders are visa-required and must obtain a Gabon e-Visa via the official DGDI portal; noted late-2025 transition toward fully online fee payment.

/09 — The questions