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France passport to Gabon
France passport holders need an eVisa for Gabon, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Gabon lets 9 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — France is not one of them.
- France passports get “eVisa” at 24 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Gabon passports get “Visa required” in France.
Nearby passports travelling to Gabon
Open to France passports near Gabon
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
FranceGabon- Typical duration
- 7.1 hours
- From
- CDG
- To
- LBV
Airlines Air France
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
France
Country profile
Capital
Paris
Population
68.7 million
Area
547,030 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
9.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
13.8%
Ethnic groups
Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Gabon
Country profile
Capital
Libreville
Population
2.5 million
Area
267,667 km²
Currency
Central African CFA franc XAF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
449,746 · 2024
Migrant share
17.7%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Fang23.5%
- Shira-Punu'Vii20.6%
- foreigner16.2%
- other12.6%
- Nzabi-Duma11.2%
- Mbede-Teke5.6%
- Other10.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+241
Airports
LBV · POG · OYE · MKU
Highlights
- Lopé National Park
- Libreville
- Loango
France · eVisa
FAQ
Does a France passport need a visa for Gabon?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Gabon immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Gabon typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Gabon mission.
What about a Gabon passport entering France?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.