When travellers should contact a Gabon embassy
Contact a Gabon embassy or consulate for long-term visas, work or study visas, residence procedures, passport emergencies, document legalization, diplomatic visas or when the Gabon eVisa is unavailable.
This guide provides a practical directory of Gabon embassies worldwide, consulates, high commissions and permanent missions, plus information on embassy visa services, document legalization, passport support, emergency assistance and when to use the Gabon eVisa instead of an embassy visa.
Gabonese diplomatic missions support international relations, assist Gabonese citizens abroad, process selected visa and consular requests, and help travellers when the online Gabon eVisa route is not suitable for their purpose, passport type or stay duration.
Gabon embassies, consulates, high commissions and permanent missions represent the Gabonese Republic abroad. Their functions can include diplomatic relations, consular services, visa guidance, support for Gabonese citizens, emergency assistance, official document services, business promotion and cooperation with host governments.
Contact a Gabon embassy or consulate for long-term visas, work or study visas, residence procedures, passport emergencies, document legalization, diplomatic visas or when the Gabon eVisa is unavailable.
The Gabon eVisa is generally for eligible short-stay travel. Embassy visa processing is more relevant for complex cases, long stays, residence, work, study, official travel or applicants who cannot use the eVisa route.
The directory below combines official Gabon foreign ministry listings with publicly available mission information. If a detail could not be verified from public sources, it is marked “Not publicly listed”.
Important: Embassy contact details, opening hours, appointment rules and visa services can change. Always verify directly with the relevant Gabon embassy, consulate, high commission or official foreign ministry source before visiting, sending documents or making payment.
This page uses official Gabon Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomatic mission pages where available, plus individual mission websites and public embassy directories for cross-checking. Older official records may still show historic addresses or staff names, so applicants should verify before travel.
Official pages at diplomatie.gouv.ga list Gabon diplomatic missions, ambassador lists and contact details for selected embassies.
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Some missions maintain separate websites, such as the Gabon High Commission / Embassy in London. Website availability varies by mission.
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Public directories can help identify missions and cities, but official mission confirmation should be used before appointments or document submission.
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| Country | City | Mission type | Embassy / consulate name | Address | Phone | Website | Services offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Algiers | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Algeria | Villa No. 2, Impasse Ahmed Hydra / Ex Chemin du Kadous, Algiers; public directories also list Villa N°2 Impasse Ahmed Kara or 10 Rue Bouteldja Houria, Algiers | +213 21 37 20 20; +213 21 69 26 02; +213 21 69 25 46 | ambagabonalgerie@yahoo.fr | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, document support, Gabonese citizen assistance |
| Angola | Luanda | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Angola | Avenida 4 de Fevereiro No. 95, Caixa Postal 1614, Luanda | +244 222 44 93; +244 222 44 92 89; public directories also list +244 222 338 239 | ambagabonluanda@hotmail.fr | Not publicly listed | Visa and consular services, diplomatic services, Gabonese citizen assistance |
| Belgium | Brussels | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Belgium | 112 Avenue Winston Churchill, 1180 Brussels | +32 2 340 62 10 / 16; +32 2 340 62 10 | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa, consular, diplomatic and EU/Benelux liaison services |
| Brazil | Brasília | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Brazil | SHIS QI 09, Conjunto 09, Casa 19, Lago Sul, Brasília DF | +55 61 3248 3533 / 3536 | skyangouo@yahoo.fr; mbazooondo@yahoo.fr | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, bilateral and business liaison |
| Cameroon | Yaounde | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Cameroon | Yaounde; full street address not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa and consular support, regional diplomatic services |
| Canada | Ottawa | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Canada | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic liaison |
| China | Beijing | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in China | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and business services |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kinshasa | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa, consular and diplomatic services |
| Republic of the Congo | Brazzaville | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in the Republic of the Congo | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, regional diplomatic services |
| Cuba | Havana | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Cuba | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular and diplomatic services |
| Egypt | Cairo | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Egypt | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic services |
| Equatorial Guinea | Malabo | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Equatorial Guinea | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular support, regional diplomatic services |
| Equatorial Guinea | Bata | Consulate | Consulate of Gabon in Bata | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Consular assistance and local support; verify services directly |
| Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Ethiopia / Permanent Representation to the African Union | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Diplomatic services, African Union liaison, consular guidance |
| France | Paris | Embassy | Embassy / High Representation of Gabon in France | 41 Rue de la Bienfaisance, 75008 Paris | +33 1 42 99 68 20; +33 1 42 99 68 27; +33 1 42 99 68 25 / 26 | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Diplomatic services, visa guidance, consular coordination, document support |
| France | Paris | Consulate General | Consulate General of Gabon in France | 41 Rue de la Bienfaisance, 75008 Paris | +33 1 77 35 13 19; +33 1 72 70 01 82; visa service: +33 1 72 70 01 83 | consga.paris@diplomatie.gouv.ga; cgeneralgabon@hotmail.fr | Not publicly listed | Visa services, consular cards, passport services, legalization, social assistance |
| France | Paris | Permanent Delegation | Permanent Delegation of Gabon to UNESCO | 1 Rue Miollis, 75015 Paris | +33 1 45 68 34 95; +33 1 45 68 34 93 | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | UNESCO and multilateral representation; not a standard visa office |
| Germany | Berlin | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Germany | Hohensteiner Straße 16, 14197 Berlin | +49 30 8973 3440 / 42 / 43 / 44; +49 30 8209 8872 | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and economic services |
| Holy See | Rome | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon to the Holy See | Piazzale Clodio 12, 00195 Rome | +39 06 3974 5043; +39 06 3972 4847 | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Diplomatic representation to the Holy See; verify consular services directly |
| India | New Delhi | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in India | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and business support |
| India | Mumbai | Honorary Consulate | Honorary Consulate of Gabon in Mumbai | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Honorary consular support; verify visa powers directly |
| Italy | Rome | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Italy | Via San Marino 36, 00198 Rome; some public records also list Via Giuseppe Mercalli 25, 00197 Rome | +39 06 8535 70; +39 06 855 36 55 | ambassadedugabon1@interfree.it; ambagabonitalie@diplomatie.gouv.ga | www.ambassade-gabon-rome.org | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and Rome-based international organization liaison |
| Italy | Vicenza | Honorary Consulate | Honorary Consulate of Gabon in Vicenza | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Honorary consular support; verify services directly |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Abidjan | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Côte d'Ivoire | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa, consular, diplomatic and business services; verify directly |
| Japan | Tokyo | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Japan | 1-12-11 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-KM, Tokyo 141 | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and economic services |
| Lebanon | Baabda | Consulate | Consulate of Gabon in Baabda | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Consular support; verify visa and document services directly |
| Mali | Bamako | Consulate | Consulate of Gabon in Bamako | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Consular support; verify services directly |
| Morocco | Rabat | Embassy | Embassy / High Representation of Gabon in Morocco | 12 Avenue Mehdi Ben Barka, Souissi, Rabat | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and business support |
| Nigeria | Abuja | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Nigeria | 2B Orange Close, off Volta Street, Maitama, Abuja | +234 9 873 49 65; +234 9 875 07 85; visa: +234 9 870 08 49 | ambagabngr@yahoo.fr | www.nigeria-gabon.com | Visa services, consular services, business and diplomatic support |
| Russia | Moscow | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Russia | 16/1 Denejny Pereulok, Moscow 119002; public records also list 16 Rue Vesnina, Moscow 121002 | +7 499 241 17 04; +7 499 241 15 85 | ambagabru@mail.ru; ambagabonrussie@diplomatie.gouv.ga | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic services |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | São Tomé | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in São Tomé and Príncipe | Caixa Postal 394 / Rua Damão C.P. 394, São Tomé | +239 222 49 51; +239 2 905 669; public records also list +239 90 56 69 | ambagabon@estome.net; ambagabonsaotome@diplomatie.gouv.ga | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, regional diplomatic services |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Saudi Arabia | Riyadh 11693; Diplomatic Quarter also referenced in official records | +966 1 456 7173; +966 1 225 0714; +966 1 488 7900 | ambagabonriyad@yahoo.fr | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and regional services |
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | Consulate | Consulate of Gabon in Jeddah | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Consular support; verify services directly |
| Senegal | Dakar | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Senegal | Rue 6 x 16 Médina, Dakar | +221 33 865 22 34; public official list also references +221 33 865 22 34 and related embassy lines | ambagabonsenegal@diplomatie.gouv.ga; ambgabon@refer.sn | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, regional accreditation support |
| South Africa | Pretoria | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in South Africa | 921 Schoeman Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria 0001 | +27 12 342 4376 / 4377 | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and business support |
| South Korea | Seoul | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in South Korea | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and business support |
| Spain | Madrid | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Spain | Calle Ángel de Diego Roldán 14-16, 28016 Madrid; official ambassador list also references Calle General Arrondo No. 19 Local A, 28010 Madrid | +34 91 413 82 11; +34 91 561 15 19 | ambagabonespagne@diplomatie.gouv.ga; olgagabon@gmail.com | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and tourism organization liaison |
| Switzerland | Geneva | Permanent Mission | Permanent Mission of Gabon in Geneva | Palais des Nations, 8-14 Avenue de la Paix, 1211 Geneva 10 | +41 22 917 12 34; +41 22 917 01 23 | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | United Nations and international organization representation; not a standard visa office |
| Togo | Lomé | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Togo | BP 9118, Lomé; official ambassador list also references Boulevard Jean Paul II, Lomé II | +228 21 4652; +228 21 5363; official list also references +228 226 75 63 | ambagabontogo@diplomatie.gouv.ga; ambagabontbg@yahoo.fr | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, regional accreditation support |
| Tunisia | Tunis | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Tunisia | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular and diplomatic services |
| Türkiye | Ankara | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in Türkiye | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular and diplomatic services |
| United Kingdom | London | High Commission / Embassy | Gabon High Commission / Embassy in the United Kingdom | 27 Elvaston Place, London SW7 5NL | +44 20 7823 9986; official historical list also references +44 207 584 8901 | gabonembassyuk@gmail.com; gabonesembassy@hotmail.co.uk | https://gabonhighcommission.org.uk/ | Visa applications, consular services, consular card, passport support, diplomatic and Commonwealth liaison |
| United States | Washington, D.C. | Embassy | Embassy of Gabon in the United States | 2034 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 | +1 202 797 1000; +1 202 797 1062 | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Visa guidance, consular services, diplomatic and business support |
| United States | New York | Consulate | Consulate of Gabon in New York | Not publicly listed in verified source | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Consular support; verify visa and document services directly |
| United States | New York | Permanent Mission | Permanent Mission of Gabon to the United Nations | 18 East 41st Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017 | +1 212 686 1705; +1 212 686 9720 / 9721; +1 212 683 7371 | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | United Nations representation; not a standard visa office unless confirmed |
Directory note: Some official Gabon Ministry records are older and individual mission websites are not consistently available. Contact details above should be treated as a starting point and verified before appointments, visa submission, document legalization or emergency travel.
Services vary by mission. An embassy may provide full diplomatic and consular services, while an honorary consulate or permanent mission may offer limited services or may not handle visas. Always confirm service availability before visiting.
Gabon embassies may accept tourist, business, transit, family visit, work, study, residence, diplomatic or official visa applications depending on the mission and applicant category.
Missions can assist Gabonese citizens abroad with passport issues, travel documents, consular cards, civil-status matters and emergency documentation where available.
Some missions legalize, certify or authenticate documents for use in Gabon. Requirements, appointment rules, fees and document formats vary by mission.
Gabonese citizens abroad may contact missions for urgent consular help, lost passport issues, detention support, medical emergencies or crisis information.
Embassies promote economic ties, investment, trade, cultural exchange, official visits, bilateral cooperation and communication with host-country authorities.
Consular sections may provide registration, documentation, guidance and assistance for Gabonese nationals living, studying, working or travelling overseas.
Many short-stay visitors can use the online Gabon eVisa route. However, embassy contact is usually advisable for complex visa categories, long-stay travel, residence issues, document services or urgent consular needs.
Do not rely on embassy assumptions: Some honorary consulates or permanent missions may not issue visas. Some embassies require appointments, original passports, specific payment methods or mailed documents. Verify before travelling to the mission.
Embassy visa services depend on the mission and the applicant’s nationality, purpose, stay length and document file. The categories below are common visa subjects travellers may discuss with a Gabon embassy or consulate.
| Visa type | Typical purpose | Embassy relevance | Common supporting documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Leisure, tourism, holiday travel, sightseeing and short private stays. | Embassy route may be used if eVisa is not available or traveller needs paper visa handling. | Passport, form, photo, itinerary, accommodation, return ticket, funds proof, yellow fever certificate. |
| Business visa | Meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade events and short professional visits. | Embassy route may be used for complex files or where business documents require consular review. | Invitation letter, employer letter, company documents, passport, form, photo, itinerary, accommodation. |
| Transit visa | Passing through Gabon en route to another destination. | Embassy can clarify whether transit authorization is required for the route and nationality. | Onward ticket, final-destination visa if required, itinerary, passport and travel proof. |
| Work visa | Employment, paid work or long-term professional assignment in Gabon. | Often requires employer-supported documents and may need embassy, DGDI or labour-authority procedures. | Employment contract, employer letter, company registration, work authorization and residence documents. |
| Student visa | Formal study, training, academic programme or long-term education stay. | Usually requires admission documents and may require embassy or DGDI processing rather than eVisa. | Admission letter, tuition proof, sponsor letter, accommodation, funds proof, passport and health documents. |
| Family visit visa | Visiting relatives, friends or private hosts in Gabon. | Embassy may request host documents, address proof or civil-status evidence. | Host invitation, host ID/residence proof, address in Gabon, itinerary, passport and funds proof. |
| Diplomatic / official visa | Official government, diplomatic, international organization or mission travel. | Handled through diplomatic channels, note verbale or official mission-to-mission process. | Official passport, note verbale, mission letter, itinerary and relevant diplomatic documentation. |
Requirements vary by embassy, nationality and visa type. The checklist below reflects commonly requested documents for Gabon visa, embassy visa and consular visa applications.
Practical tip: Never mail your passport or original civil documents to a mission without first confirming the current procedure, return method, fee, appointment requirements and whether the mission is authorized to handle your visa category.
If your trip is for tourism, short business travel, transit or family visit and you meet eVisa conditions, you may be able to apply online instead of visiting an embassy. Prepare your passport, photo, itinerary, accommodation proof and supporting documents before applying.
Searches such as Gabon embassies worldwide, Gabon embassy, Gabon consulate, Gabon visa embassy, Gabon diplomatic missions, Gabon embassy visa and apply for Gabon visa usually relate to one of two needs: finding an official mission for consular or long-stay services, or confirming whether the traveller can use the online Gabon eVisa instead.
Useful for work, study, long-stay, residence, diplomatic, official or unavailable eVisa cases.
Supports Gabonese citizens abroad with passport, documentation and emergency matters.
Some missions legalize or certify documents for use in Gabon, subject to local procedures.
Eligible short-stay visitors may apply online and avoid embassy processing for standard trips.
Answers to common questions about Gabon embassies, consulates, visa applications, appointments, emergency services, contact details, document legalization and eVisa alternatives.
Gabon embassies and consulates represent Gabon abroad, support diplomatic relations, provide consular services, assist Gabonese citizens, process selected visa requests, legalize documents and support business or cultural cooperation.
Contact a Gabon embassy for long-term visas, work or study visas, residence permits, diplomatic or official visas, passport emergencies, document legalization or cases where eVisa is unavailable.
Many Gabon embassies handle visa applications, but services vary by mission. Confirm appointment rules, documents, fees and processing time directly with the mission before visiting.
Use Gabon eVisa if you are eligible for short-stay online processing. Use embassy or consulate processing for work, study, residence, long-stay, diplomatic, official or special visa cases.
Yes. Addresses, phone numbers, emails, websites, opening hours and appointment systems can change. Verify directly before visiting or sending documents.
Many embassies require appointments for visa, passport, legalization and consular services. Contact the mission before visiting.
Gabonese citizens abroad may contact the nearest Gabon embassy or consulate for passport emergencies, detention support, accident support, crisis information or urgent consular advice.
Some consular sections can assist with passport renewal, emergency travel documents or passport-related procedures, but capabilities vary. Verify directly with the mission.
Some missions provide legalization, certification or authentication services. Requirements, translations, notarization, fees and processing times vary by mission.
Common documents include valid passport, completed visa form, photo, itinerary, accommodation proof, invitation letter if applicable, proof of funds, return ticket, yellow fever certificate and category-specific documents.
Work visa cases usually require employer support and may involve embassy, consular and Gabon immigration procedures. Contact the relevant mission and employer before applying.
Study visa cases may require an admission letter, sponsor documents, funds proof, accommodation and other supporting documents. Embassy or DGDI guidance may be required.
Honorary consulates often have limited powers and may not issue visas. Always verify whether the honorary consulate can process visas or only provide guidance.
Permanent missions to the United Nations or international organizations primarily handle diplomatic representation and may not provide regular visa services. Verify before contacting them for visa matters.
The Gabon High Commission / Embassy in the United Kingdom is publicly listed at 27 Elvaston Place, London SW7 5NL. Verify current hours and services before visiting.
The Embassy of Gabon in the United States is publicly listed at 2034 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Verify current contact details before visiting.
Gabon’s embassy and consular presence in Paris is publicly listed at 41 Rue de la Bienfaisance, 75008 Paris. The consulate general handles many consular and visa-related matters.
Yes. A visa application can be refused or delayed if documents are incomplete, purpose is unclear, fees are unpaid, eligibility is not met or additional checks are required.
Only mail a passport if the mission confirms that postal applications are accepted and provides instructions for payment, return envelope, tracking and processing.
You may need to contact the Gabon embassy accredited to your country, use the Gabon eVisa route if eligible, or consult the nearest Gabon diplomatic mission for guidance.
Disclaimer: www.gabon-visa.com is not affiliated with the Government of Gabon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DGDI, or any Gabonese embassy or consulate. Embassy contact details, addresses, emails, phone numbers, websites, services, appointment rules, processing times and fees may change. Applicants should verify directly with the relevant mission before visiting, sending documents or making payment. Service fees cover professional assistance and are separate from any government, embassy, consular or immigration fees.