South Africa Visa RequirementsFor Gabon passport holders
Gabon passport holders require a South African visa for entry. Applications are submitted at the South African Embassy in Libreville, Gabon. Processing typically takes 10 to 15 business days.
Gabon passport holders require a visa to enter South Africa.
Apply at the South African Embassy in Libreville for a South African visitor visa. The fee is approximately $60 USD. Required documents include a valid passport, completed application form, 2 passport photos, bank statements, hotel and flight bookings, and proof of ties to Gabon.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Gabon to South Africa: What You Need to Know
South Africa and Gabon both participate in the African Union, and Gabon is a member of CEEAC (Economic Community of Central African States). Despite these African institutional connections, Gabon citizens require a visa to enter South Africa. The South African Embassy in Libreville handles visa applications.
How to Get There
From Libreville (LBV) to Johannesburg (JNB) via Addis Ababa (ADD) on Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways, or via Nairobi (NBO) on Kenya Airways. Some regional African carriers serve this route as well. Total journey is approximately 8 to 12 hours.
Money & Banking
South Africa uses the South African Rand (ZAR). Cards are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants. Cash is useful at markets. Budget R800 to R1,500 per day. ATMs are widely available throughout South Africa.
Practical Tips
Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT) are the main international entry airports. South Africa has excellent game reserves, including Kruger National Park. Best visited for wildlife from May to September (dry season). Carry the visa approval letter on arrival.