Greece Visa RequirementsFor Gabon passport holders

Gabon passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Greece. The French Embassy or Belgian Embassy in Libreville serves as the most accessible Schengen application point. The visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.

Visa Required
90 days max stay
$87 visa cost
Athens
Europe
EUR (€)
Greek
UTC+2

Gabon passport holders require a visa to enter Greece.

Apply at the French Embassy or Belgian Embassy in Libreville for a Schengen tourist visa. The fee is 80 EUR (approximately $87 USD). Submit a valid passport, 2 photos, travel insurance (30,000 EUR minimum), hotel and flight bookings, and bank statements covering 3 months.

Greece 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 Greece: What You Need to Know

Greece is a Schengen and EU member. Gabon citizens require a C-category short-stay Schengen visa for tourist or business travel. The French Embassy in Libreville is a common application point for Gabonese Schengen visas. Greece is a top Mediterranean destination for beaches, ancient history, and cuisine.

How to Get There

From Libreville (LBV) to Athens (ATH) via Paris (CDG) on Air France and Aegean Airlines, or via Addis Ababa (ADD) on Ethiopian Airlines connecting to Athens. Total journey is approximately 12 to 16 hours.

Money & Banking

Greece uses the Euro (EUR). Cards are accepted at hotels and larger restaurants. Cash is preferred at tavernas and markets. Budget 70 to 120 EUR per day. ATMs are widely available.

Practical Tips

Athens International Airport (ATH) and Thessaloniki (SKG) are the main mainland gateways. Greece is best visited from June to September. Book island-hopping ferries in advance during summer. The Acropolis, Santorini, and Meteora monasteries are must-see destinations.