Norway Visa RequirementsFor Gabon passport holders
Gabon passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Norway. The French Embassy in Libreville is typically the most accessible Schengen application point for Gabonese citizens. The visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.
Gabon passport holders require a visa to enter Norway.
Apply at the French Embassy in Libreville for a 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.
Norway 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
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Gabon to Norway: What You Need to Know
Norway is a Schengen member though not an EU member. Gabon citizens require a short-stay C Schengen visa. The French Embassy in Libreville is the primary application point for Gabonese Schengen visas. Norway provides development assistance and has diplomatic ties with African nations.
How to Get There
From Libreville (LBV) to Oslo (OSL) via Paris (CDG) on Air France and SAS, or via Amsterdam (AMS) on KLM and SAS. Total journey is approximately 12 to 16 hours.
Money & Banking
Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Cards are almost universally accepted. Budget 150 to 220 EUR equivalent per day. Norway is among the most expensive Schengen destinations. ATMs are available but rarely needed.
Practical Tips
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) connects to Paris and Amsterdam. Norway is best June to August for long days and outdoor activities, or November to February for northern lights in Lapland. Book fjord tours and accommodation well in advance during summer.