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Exercise a high degree of caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Gabon. The safety and security situation is calm, but tense. The situation could degrade rapidly.
Gabon
Gabon’s Atlantic coast and rainforests set the stage for French-speaking city life and access to remote ecological frontiers.
Overview
Libreville and Port-Gentil pulse with urban energy, while the country’s interior is defined by dense forests and winding rivers. French is the language of public life, and the country’s commitment to conservation shapes both policy and daily rhythms, especially near its national parks.
At a glance
Language
- French(Official)
Population2,025,137
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc (XAF)
1 XAF = 0.001739 USD
1 USD = 575.19 XAF
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeGenerally favorableSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareLimitedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Electronic Visa
Gabon electronic visa route for travelers entering by air through Libreville's Leon Mba International Airport. The government notice directs settlement-seeking applicants to DGDI for separate modalities.
Sources
Languages
- French(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Gabon.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Gabon. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution due to unrest, crime, and health. Unrest Demonstrations and protests may occur in Gabon without warning. Protests often occur in Libreville and Port Gentil. Crime Crime is common in Libreville and Port Gentil. It includes robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries. Health Access to medical care is limited. Medical facilities are limited in quality and standard of care they can provide. They may not have enough supplies of basic medications, especially outside of large cities.
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