Gabon travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Gabon: travel advice level, plug type C, 220V, emergency 18, currency XAF.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
No advice against travel Updated 2025-12-10
Latest change (original, English)
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalLibreville
CurrencyXAF
LanguagesFrench
Calling code+241
Emergency numbers18
Plug typesType C
Voltage220 V
Driving sideRight
Population2M