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Gabon passport to Congo

Yes — Gabon passport holders can visit Congo without a visa for up to 90 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Congo lets 15 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Gabon is one of them.
  • Gabon passports get “Visa free” at 27 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Congo passports also enter Gabon without a prior visa.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm

Flight corridor

Direct flights

GabonGabonCongoCongo
Typical duration
1.3 hours
From
LBV · POG
To
PNR · BZV

Airlines Hapagfly, Pacific East Asia Cargo Airlines, E7, Ethiopian Airlines

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Duration 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.

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.

Congo

Country profile

Capital

Brazzaville

Population

6.1 million

Area

342,000 km²

Currency

Congolese franc CDF

Languages

French, Kikongo, Lingala

Time zone

UTC+01:00

Foreign-born

385,589 · 2024

Migrant share

6.1%

Ethnic groups · 2014

  • Kongo40.5%
  • Teke16.9%
  • Mbochi13.1%
  • foreigner8.2%
  • Sangha5.6%
  • Mbere/Mbeti/Kele4.4%
  • Other11.3%

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

+242

Airports

BZV · PNR · OLL · FTX

Highlights

  • Odzala-Kokoua
  • Basilica of Sainte-Anne

Gabon · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Gabon passport need a visa for Congo?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Congo typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Congo mission.

What about a Congo passport entering Gabon?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

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