Italy Visa RequirementsFor Gabon passport holders
Gabon passport holders must apply for a Schengen visa to enter Italy. Applications are submitted at the Italian Embassy or French Embassy in Libreville. The visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.
Gabon passport holders require a visa to enter Italy.
Apply at the Italian Embassy or French Embassy in Libreville for an Italian Schengen tourist visa. The fee is 80 EUR (approximately $87 USD). Required documents include a valid passport, 2 passport photos, travel insurance (30,000 EUR minimum), hotel and flight bookings, and 3 months of bank statements.
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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 Italy: What You Need to Know
Italy is a Schengen and EU founding member. Gabon citizens require a C-category short-stay Schengen visa. The Italian Embassy in Libreville or the French Embassy handles visa applications for Gabonese travelers. Italy is one of the world's most visited destinations with art, history, cuisine, and coastline.
How to Get There
From Libreville (LBV) to Rome (FCO) via Paris (CDG) on Air France and ITA Airways, or via Addis Ababa (ADD) on Ethiopian Airlines. Total journey is approximately 10 to 14 hours.
Money & Banking
Italy uses the Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in major cities. Cash is preferred at smaller restaurants and markets. Budget 90 to 150 EUR per day. ATMs are widely available throughout Italy.
Practical Tips
Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), and Venice (VCE) are the main international gateways. Italy is best visited April to June or September to October. Book the Colosseum and Vatican well in advance. The Schengen visa allows travel across all 27 member states from Italy.