Access
Visa free
FStay 30 days
Policy · RwandaPassport Atlas
Gabon passport to Rwanda
Yes — Gabon passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Rwanda lets 197 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Gabon is one of them.
- Gabon passports get “Visa free” at 27 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Rwanda passports get “eVisa” in Gabon.
Nearby passports travelling to Rwanda
Open to Gabon passports near Rwanda
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
GabonRwanda- Typical duration
- 3.3 hours
- From
- LBV
- To
- KGL
Airlines Rwandair Express
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.
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.
Rwanda
Country profile
Capital
Kigali
Population
14.1 million
Area
26,338 km²
Currency
Rwandan franc RWF
Languages
English, French, Kinyarwanda
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
513,316 · 2024
Migrant share
3.6%
Ethnic groups
Hutu, Tutsi, Twa
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 J
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+250
Airports
KGL · KME · GYI
Highlights
- Volcanoes National Park
- Nyanza
- Lake Kivu
Gabon · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Gabon passport need a visa for Rwanda?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Rwanda typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Rwanda mission.
What about a Rwanda passport entering Gabon?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.