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Gabon Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Gabon — apply online at evisa.dgdi.ga; fee around USD 125, processing 2-3 business days.

Guide last updated September 24, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your stay
  • Digital passport-style photo for upload
  • Return or onward flight itinerary
  • Hotel booking confirmation or a signed invitation letter
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate — mandatory, since Kenya is a yellow-fever endemic country
  • Bank statement or other proof of sufficient funds
  • No biometrics required online; may be captured on arrival at Libreville airport
  • Travel insurance recommended though not strictly mandatory

Visa types

  • e-Visa Tourist: single entry, valid 90 days from issue date, permitted stay up to 15-30 days
  • e-Visa Business: same validity window, requires an invitation letter from a host company
  • e-Visa Transit: for onward travel through Gabon, shorter permitted stay

How to apply online

  • Register an account at evisa.dgdi.ga
  • Upload scanned passport, photo, yellow fever certificate, and travel documents
  • Pay the fee online by card, approximately XAF 75,000 (about USD 125) for a tourist e-visa
  • Processing typically takes 48-72 hours
  • Approval is emailed as a PDF — print it and present it with your passport on arrival at Libreville

Fees & processing time

  • e-visa fee: approximately USD 125 (XAF 75,000)
  • No separate service fee when applying directly through the official portal
  • Standard processing: 2-3 business days
  • No same-day express option currently available

Tips for Kenya travelers

  • Apply at least a week before departure to allow for processing delays or resubmission requests
  • Upload a clear, valid yellow fever certificate — missing or unclear certificates are a common cause of rejection
  • Ensure all names and passport details match exactly
  • Carry a printed copy of the approval alongside your passport
  • Extensions are handled at the Direction Générale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration in Libreville

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.