Where a Gabon Passport Can Go Visa-Free
Un passeport gabonais donne un accès sans visa réel à Singapour, la Malaisie, les Philippines, l'Équateur, le Suriname ainsi qu'à un ensemble solide dans les Caraïbes et le Pacifique. Voici exactement ce qui est réel hors d'Afrique et ce qu'il faut préparer avant de voyager.
Avant de réserver : les politiques de visa changent souvent et peuvent dépendre de votre spécificité passeport, motif du voyage et durée du séjour. Confirmez toujours sur le lien source officiel de la destination ci-dessous — affiché à côté de chaque entrée – avant d’acheter des billets.
Caribbean
Barbados
Up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
- A return or onward ticket.
- Complete the free online Barbados Immigration & Customs (ED) Card at travelform.gov.bb no more than 72 hours before you arrive.
Dominica
Up to 21 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- A valid return ticket confirming you'll leave within the 21-day window.
- Complete Dominica's online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm within 3 days of travel.
Haiti
Up to 3 months
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Pay a US$10 entry fee in cash at the airport.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Up to 3 months
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
- No vaccination certificate is required for entry.
Saint Lucia
Up to 6 weeks
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for your full stay.
- Complete the Saint Lucia Electronic Immigration Form at travelslu.govt.lc before boarding.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
Antigua and Barbuda
Up to 1 month
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.immigration.gov.ag — no in-person embassy visit needed.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Standard processing takes around 5 working days.
Bahamas
Up to 90 days (single-entry)
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply for the eVisa (Electronic Entry Visa) online at evisa.mofa.gov.bs — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' application form runs to around 39 questions.
- Passport valid for more than 6 months from your travel date.
- Three "hard" documents are required as uploads: a medical certificate, your round-trip flight ticket, and proof of accommodation.
- Processing takes 7–10 business days — apply at least two weeks ahead of travel.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) online at knatravelform.kn before you fly. Every traveller needs this, including infants and children.
- Pay the eTA service charge of US$17 per person.
- Passport valid for your intended stay and a confirmed return or onward ticket.
Americas
Suriname
Up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page for stamps.
- Pay the mandatory online Entry Fee ($50, or $8 extra for the VFS service charge) at suriname.vfsevisa.com before you fly — this is a tourist entry fee, not a visa, but you cannot board without it.
- Return or onward ticket.
Suriname reinstated visa requirements for 21 specific nationalities in 2023 (including several African countries such as Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa) — Gabon is not on that list, so this stays a straightforward paid entry-fee registration rather than a full visa application.
Ecuador
Up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return flight ticket and proof of accommodation.
Panama
Up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of at least $500 in funds.
- A hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.
Colombia
Up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
- Valid passport and scanned copies of relevant pages.
- Two separate payments required: the application fee, then a second fee once approved.
- Complete the Check-Mig form online within 72 hours before your flight.
Asia
Singapore
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
- Submit the free SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration online within 3 days before you arrive.
Malaysia
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Complete Malaysia's free online Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my within 3 days before you arrive.
Philippines
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Register for a free eTravel QR code at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of your flight.
Bangladesh
Up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- No advance form or online registration exists — go straight to the immigration counter on arrival.
Timor-Leste
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
- Return or onward ticket, or proof you can fund your own departure.
- Pay the $30 visa-on-arrival fee in cash in US dollars.
Only available at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port.
Bhutan
Up to Set per approval
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Bhutan requires all tourists to book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, who submits your e-Visa application to the Department of Immigration on your behalf.
- Pay the visa fee (around $40) plus the Sustainable Development Fee of $100 per person per day (from age 6 up), collected upfront by your operator.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Cambodia
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with at least one completely blank page.
- Fee is around $36 total including processing; approval typically arrives within 24 hours.
Laos
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply online at the official laoevisa.gov.la, run by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
- A digital passport photo and scan of your passport bio page.
- Processing takes about 3 working days; approval arrives by email.
Nepal
Up to up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, and one recent passport-style photo.
- Complete the Arrival Visa application online at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online (or on an airport kiosk) up to 15 days before you fly.
- Pay the fee in cash at the bank counter before the immigration desk: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, or US$125 for 90 days.
- Proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.
Vietnam
Up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
- A digital passport photo and scan of your passport data page.
- Fee is $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry; approval by email in 4–5 working days.
India
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent digital photo and a scan of your passport bio page.
- Processing takes 3–5 business days; fee around $25.
Kazakhstan
Up to 3 months
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Register on the Visa and Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz), then submit your e-Visa application with your invitation number and passport details.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with at least one blank page.
- Pay the consular fee online and print your approved e-Visa — approval usually takes about 5 business days.
- You may only enter/exit Kazakhstan on this e-Visa through Astana or Almaty international airports.
Mongolia
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply online at the official evisa.mn portal only — avoid unofficial look-alike sites that charge extra.
- Passport valid for at least 180 days from your application date.
- A white-background passport photo, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.
- Fee is $53; processing takes about 3 business days.
Sri Lanka
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online at eta.gov.lk before you fly.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Middle East
Qatar
Up to Set per approval
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
- A hotel reservation is required as part of the application.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Bahrain
Up to 14 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
Iran
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Fee is around €60, paid at the airport in cash in euros.
Oceania
Kiribati
Up to Up to 90 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with at least one entirely blank page.
- Proof of onward or return travel out of Kiribati.
- Evidence of sufficient funds to support your stay.
- Confirm which exemption schedule applies to Gabonese passport holders with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration ([email protected]) before you book.
Micronesia
Up to 30 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
- Proof of onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
Samoa
Up to 60 days
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket and a copy of a recent bank statement showing sufficient funds.
- No criminal record or history of deportation from another country.
Samoa waives the entry permit/visa for every nationality on stays under 60 days.
Tuvalu
Up to 1 month
Ce dont vous avez encore besoin avant de voyager :
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee (around AUD 100) in cash — more than 30 nationalities are exempt.
- No online visa system exists — everything is arranged in person with the Office of the Chief Immigration Officer in Vaiaku, Funafuti (+688 20-101 / 20-100).
No online visa system — arranged in person on arrival in Funafuti.
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Foire aux questions
Quick answers on whether a Gabon passport needs a visa for each destination above.
Is Barbados visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Barbados visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
Is Dominica visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Dominica visa-free for up to 21 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Haiti visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Haiti visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
Is Saint Lucia visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Gabonese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia for up to 6 weeks, without applying in advance. Passport valid for your full stay.
Is Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Antigua and Barbuda, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 1 month. Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.immigration.gov.ag — no in-person embassy visit needed.
Is Bahamas visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahamas, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days (single-entry). Apply for the eVisa (Electronic Entry Visa) online at evisa.mofa.gov.bs — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' application form runs to around 39 questions.
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Gabonese passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to Saint Kitts and Nevis for up to 90 days. Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) online at knatravelform.kn before you fly. Every traveller needs this, including infants and children.
Is Suriname visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Suriname visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page for stamps.
Is Ecuador visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Panama visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Panama visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.
Is Colombia visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
Is Singapore visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Malaysia visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Philippines visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Bangladesh visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Bangladesh visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Timor-Leste visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Gabonese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
Is Bhutan visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Bhutan requires all tourists to book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, who submits your e-Visa application to the Department of Immigration on your behalf.
Is Cambodia visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Cambodia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
Is Laos visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Laos, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at the official laoevisa.gov.la, run by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is Nepal visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Gabonese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal for up to up to 90 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months, and one recent passport-style photo.
Is Vietnam visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
Is India visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for India, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
Is Kazakhstan visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Kazakhstan, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 3 months. Register on the Visa and Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz), then submit your e-Visa application with your invitation number and passport details.
Is Mongolia visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Mongolia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at the official evisa.mn portal only — avoid unofficial look-alike sites that charge extra.
Is Sri Lanka visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Gabonese passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online at eta.gov.lk before you fly.
Is Qatar visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
Is Bahrain visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 14 days. Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
Is Iran visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa for Iran, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
Is Kiribati visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Kiribati visa-free for up to Up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with at least one entirely blank page.
Is Micronesia visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
Is Samoa visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Yes — Gabonese passport holders can enter Samoa visa-free for up to 60 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Tuvalu visa-free for Gabonese passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Gabonese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 1 month, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.