What you need to enter Gabon with a Mauritian passport
Mauritian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Gabon: a passport is enough, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Not applicable: direct entry with your passport.
- Entry cost
- Free
- Minimum passport validity
- 6 months
Why is this passport validity required? →
Last verified: 3 October 2026
Verified practical details
You don't need a visa to enter Gabon, but here are some practical details worth knowing before you travel:
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least six months.
- An invitation letter, hotel booking or proof of accommodation for the whole stay.
- International certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
Transit rules
Border police and gendarmerie checks are strict, including on domestic flights, so carry printed copies of all travel documents. Photographing airports, ports, public buildings and military sites is banned.
More Gabon rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Gabon page:
Official portal: https://evisa.dgdi.ga/. Destination data verified on 3 October 2026. Sources: exteriores.gob.es (travel advice of Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Gabon, updated 1 June 2026: embassy visa or e-Visa with entry authorisation, fee in Libreville, accommodation, yellow fever, customs, photography, security); gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon (UK Government: visa required, hotel booking); evisa.dgdi.ga (official e-Visa portal); data.unesco.org (World Heritage List). All checked on 3 October 2026.
Travel insurance for Gabon
It isn't listed as mandatory for this entry, but without insurance, medical care during the trip can get expensive.
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Things to see and do in Gabon
Tours, skip-the-line tickets and day trips, most with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Gabon can enter Mauritius visa-free. See the Gabon → Mauritius page.
Of the 18 passports from Eastern Africa that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to Gabon 1 enter visa-free and 17 need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival.
With a passport from Mauritius, in the rest of Middle Africa you can enter Angola visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe; you need a visa for Central African Republic and Republic of the Congo.
A passport from Mauritius ranks 63 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 127 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Gabon?
No. You can enter Gabon with just your passport, for up to 90 days.
How long can I stay in Gabon?
Up to 90 days with no additional paperwork.
What minimum passport validity is required?
Passport valid for at least six months.
What currency is used in Gabon?
Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
What do Mauritian passport holders need for the countries near Gabon?
With a passport from Mauritius, in the rest of Middle Africa you can enter Angola visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe; you need a visa for Central African Republic and Republic of the Congo.
Related pages
See Gabon requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.