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Gabon Visa Requirements for Central African Republic Citizens

Q: How long can Central African Republic citizens stay in Gabon?

Up to 90 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

Freedom of movement

Central African Republic citizens enjoy freedom of movement in Gabon — no visa is needed and there is no fixed limit on the length of stay.

The CEMAC Additional Act says that from 1 January 2014 nationals of CEMAC member states move freely throughout the Community, subject to presenting a national identity card or a passport issued by a member state and still valid.

“La circulation des ressortissants des États membres de la CEMAC est libre sur l'ensemble de l'espace communautaire à partir du 1er Janvier 2014, sous réserve de la présentation d'une Carte Nationale d'Identité ou d'un Passeport délivré par un État membre et en cours de validité.”

Source: CEMAC Additional Act No. 01/13-CEMAC-070 U-CCE-SE of 25 June 2013 abolishing the visa for CEMAC nationals (published by the Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement, Republic of the Congo) · checked 6 Oct 2026

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What the Gabon visa rules mean for Central African Republic travellers

Central African Republic citizens can enter Gabon without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. You only need a valid Central African Republic passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 90-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Gabon applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: The DGDI e-Visa portal says the application must include a copy of the passport data page with a validity of at least six months. Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the …
Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK government's travel advice says that to enter Gabon you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Gabon. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.
Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for Gabon. The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that for tourist travel they must provide a hotel booking or a letter from their h…

Gabon entry rules compared

Gabon lets 8 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 188 and requires an embassy visa from 1. Central African Republic citizens are treated the same way as Cameroon, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritius and Morocco. Overall the Central African Republic passport ranks #167 in the world with 21 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Central African Republic passport you can also visit 9 countries in the region without a visa, including Burkina Faso, Benin, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Kenya, Senegal and Chad.

In the other direction, Gabon citizens can visit Central African Republic visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Gabon

Passport validity

6 months

The DGDI e-Visa portal says the application must include a copy of the passport data page with a validity of at least six months. Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Gabon.

DGDI — Gabon e-Visa portal✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

The UK government's travel advice says that to enter Gabon you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination.

UK FCDO — Gabon travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Gabon. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Government of Canada — Gabon travel advice (health)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for Gabon. The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that for tourist travel they must provide a hotel booking or a letter from their hotel confirming their stay.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Gabon travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Gabon.

DGDI — Gabon official e-Visa portal (Direction Générale de la Documentation et de l’Immigration)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

Temporary visitors are admitted for a stay limited to three months. Every foreigner must leave when the granted stay expires. A foreigner who does not leave is removed (refoulé) by the immigration authority, without prejudice to prosecution, and is liable to a fine of 250,000 to 500,000 francs; the law does not say which franc.

Journal Officiel de la République Gabonaise — Loi n° 5/86 du 18 juin 1986 fixant le régime d'admission et de séjour des étrangers✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Gabon?

Central African Republic citizens enjoy freedom of movement in Gabon — no visa is needed and there is no fixed limit on the length of stay. The CEMAC Additional Act says that from 1 January 2014 nationals of CEMAC member states move freely throughout the Community, subject to presenting a national identity card or a passport issued by a member state and still valid.

How long can Central African Republic citizens stay in Gabon?

Up to 90 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Gabon?

The DGDI e-Visa portal says the application must include a copy of the passport data page with a validity of at least six months. Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Gabon.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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