Gabon information
โน๏ธย General Information about Gabon
About Gabon
The languages that are typically spoken are French
Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XAF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.
Automatic teller machines are rare in Gabon. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Gabon is on average 1.7 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Gabon is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 15,805.24 XAF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Airtel or Gabon Telecom. Gabon uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Gabon upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Gabon, dial +, then 241 (the country code for Gabon), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Gabon, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 01 .
๐ย What time is it in Gabon?
00:57:45
๐ย Do I need visa for Gabon?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of Gabon and the process is quite simple
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Gabon?
Temperatures in Gabon (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Gabon
๐ย What regulations are in Gabon?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Same as prohibited to import list.
Foreign currency must be declared, and must not exceed the amount the traveller declared upon arrival.
Import regulations
Tobacco:400 cigarettes;
Tobacco:125 cigars; and
Tobacco:500 grams tobacco.
Alcohol:Travellers who are arriving from an Economic Community of Central African State (CEMAC) country may carry an unlimited amount of CEMAC currency.
Alcohol:Travellers who are arriving from outside CEMAC may import a maximum of 4,000,000FCFA. Any amount over 1,000,000FCFA must be declared.
Alcohol:Travellers may import an unlimited amount of foreign currency, however it must be declared to customs upon arrival.
Currency:Travellers who are arriving from an Economic Community of Central African State (CEMAC) country may carry an unlimited amount of CEMAC currency.
Currency:Travellers who are arriving from outside CEMAC may import a maximum of 4,000,000FCFA. Any amount over 1,000,000FCFA must be declared.
Currency:Travellers may import an unlimited amount of foreign currency, however it must be declared to customs upon arrival.
Other items:500g jewellery.
Other items:Goods for personal use, including toiletries, clothing, electronics, sporting equipment, and musical instruments.
Illegal narcotics.
National treasures.
Organs and tissue from the human body.
Waste and radioactive waste.
Counterfeit goods.
Any media portraying child pornography.
Gris-gris or other voodoo talismans.
Cats, dogs, and other live animals require a veterinary certificate.
Plants and their derivative products such as fruit, flowers, and vegetables require a phytosanitary certificate.
Relics of any kind require special authorisation.
Cultural property requires a certificate issued by the Ministry of Culture and Communication.
Certain medicines, narcotic and psychotropic substances require a medical certificate.
War materials, weapons, and ammunition require a licence for import.
Health regulations
Zika is a risk in Gabon. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their doctor. For further information on this recommendation, please visitZika Risk in Countries with Endemic Zika.
Dengue, African tick-bite fever, chikungunya, and African sleeping sickness (African Trypanosomiasis) are diseases carried by insects that are found in Africa.For information on disease prevention, please visit the CDCInsect Protection Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high incidence rates of tuberculosis (TB). For further information, please visit the CDC Tuberculosis Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high HIV prevalence rates. For further information, please visit the CDCHIV Advice.