Germany Visa RequirementsFor Gabon passport holders
Gabon passport holders must apply for a Schengen visa to enter Germany. Applications are submitted at the German Embassy in Libreville or through VFS Global. The French Embassy may also assist. The visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.
Gabon passport holders require a visa to enter Germany.
Apply at the German Embassy in Libreville or through VFS Global for a Schengen C tourist visa. The fee is 80 EUR (approximately $87 USD). Documents required include a valid passport, 2 passport photos, travel insurance (30,000 EUR minimum), hotel and flight bookings, and 3 months of bank statements.
Germany is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Gabon to Germany: What You Need to Know
Germany is a key Schengen member and major economic partner to Africa. The German Embassy in Libreville or French Embassy handles Schengen applications for Gabonese citizens. Germany and Gabon have economic ties through oil industry and German investment in Central Africa.
How to Get There
From Libreville (LBV) to Frankfurt (FRA) via Paris (CDG) on Air France and Lufthansa. Alternatively connect via Brussels (BRU) on Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa. Total journey is approximately 10 to 14 hours.
Money & Banking
Germany uses the Euro (EUR). Germany is more cash-oriented than other Western European nations. ATMs are widely available. Budget 80 to 130 EUR per day. Tipping 10% at restaurants is customary.
Practical Tips
Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) are Germany's main international airports. Lufthansa and Air France connect Gabon well to Germany via Paris. Germany has excellent public transit. Apply visa 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Carry all original documents plus copies to the appointment.