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Gabon Travel Advisory

Libreville

Exercise Caution
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
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CapitalLibreville
LanguageFrench
CurrencyXAF · Central African CFA franc
TimezoneUTC+01:00
Exercise CautionUpdated 2026-03-30
Risk Level2 / 4
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Exercise increased caution due to unrest , crime , and health . Unrest Demonstrations and protests may occur in Gabon without warning. Protests often occur in Libreville and Port Gentil. Crime Crime is common in Libreville and Port Gentil. It includes robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries. Health Access to medical care is limited. Medical facilities are limited in quality and standard of care they can provide. They may not have enough supplies of basic medications, especially outside of large cities.

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Excusez-moi

ex-koo-ZAY mwa

Excuse me

Combien?

kom-bee-YEN

How much?

Je voudrais acheter

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I want to buy...

Non

NOHN

No

S il vous plait

see voo PLEH

Please

Ou est?

oo eh

Where is...?

Oui

WEE

Yes

Greetings

Bonjour

bohn-ZHOOR

Hello

Merci

mehr-SEE

Thank you

Emergency

Aide!

eh-DEH

Help!

Is it safe to travel to Gabon right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Gabon at Level 2 (Exercise Caution) as of the current advisory. Exercise increased caution due to unrest , crime , and health . Unrest Demonstrations and protests may occur in Gabon without warning.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Gabon?
Emergency services in Gabon: General 1730. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Gabon safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 2 (Exercise Caution), Gabon is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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