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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Gabon. Fee: EUR 70 (~USD 81.4). Processing: 5-10 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available. Tourist eVisa: EUR 70 (~NGN 102,667) for 30-day single. Visa-on-arrival also available with prior e-application approval. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY (Nigerians carry). Some Nigerian business community in Libreville.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 30 days); Visa-on-Arrival (with prior eVisa approval); Business Visa; Work Visa (oil/forestry sector); Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable in-country).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online eVisa application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY); Travel insurance; NIN; Detailed itinerary; For Business: Gabonese entity invitation.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available. Tourist eVisa: EUR 70 (~NGN 102,667) for 30-day single. Visa-on-arrival also available with prior e-application approval. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY (Nigerians carry). Some Nigerian business community in Libreville.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Yellow Fever cert verification; (2) Insufficient funds — Gabon is one of Africa's most expensive countries; (3) Oil sector work scrutiny — significant Nigerian oil workforce; (4) Onward Africa migration concerns; (5) French-language documentation gaps; (6) Direct embassy in Abuja but processing still requires legalization.
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