Gabon passport → Niger
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Niger?
Gabonese passport holders need a visa for Niger, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Niger at a glance
- Capital
- Niamey
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +227
- Region
- Western Africa
Niger for other passports
- GabonVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesNo admission
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Africa for Gabonese passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
MauritaniaVisa on arrival
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Niger?
Gabonese passport holders need a visa for Niger, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Gabonese citizens stay in Niger?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Gabonese citizens get a visa on arrival in Niger?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Gabonese citizens visit without a visa?
60 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Gabon passport ranks #68 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Gabonese citizens (edited 29 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Niger before you travel.