Travel Advisory: Gabon - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.

Exercise normal precautions in Gabon.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire travel advisory.

Exercise Increased Caution in:

• Libreville and Port Gentil due to crime.

Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Gabon.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined Gabon has a moderate level of COVID-19.  Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. 

If you decide to travel to Gabon:

• Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Country Security Report for Gabon.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Libreville and Port Gentil – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Crimes such as robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries are common.