Ireland passport → Gabon
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Irish passport holders need an eVisa for Gabon for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Gabon at a glance
- Capital
- Libreville
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +241
- Region
- Middle Africa
Gabon for other passports
- IrelandeVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days
Nearby in Middle Africa for Irish passport holders
AngolaVisa-free30 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free15 days
CamerooneVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
Central African RepublicVisa required
ChadVisa required
CongoVisa required
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Irish passport holders need an eVisa for Gabon for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Gabon?
Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in Gabon?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Irish citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Gabon before you travel.