Gabon Travel Risk Overview
Is Gabon safe right now? Checked 21 October 2026
Gabon scores 46/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Gabon Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 30 Mar 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Gabon has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 46 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 21 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Gabon, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Gabon assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 19, 2026
Gabon currently holds a baseline composite risk score of 46 out of 100, placing it at a moderate risk level with a US State Department advisory level 2. Active safety concerns include an ongoing drought affecting the region, alongside a Level 1 global measles health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 21, 2026 07:32 UTC
How safe is Gabon to visit in 2026?
Gabon currently sits at 46/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Gabon with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Gabon, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Franceville, Libreville, Port-Gentil), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 21 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise increased cautiondue to unrest, crime, and health. Unrest Demonstrations and protests may occur in Gabon without warning. Protests often occur in Libre…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Gabon. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Gabon’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Gabon set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Gabon High Commission on 020 7823 9986 or email [email protected]. Passport validity requirements Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ that is at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Gabon. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Du
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Dec 10, 2025 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Gabon
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- May 28, 2025 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Measles (Watch).
- Oct 16, 2026 Score Change Bifoun risk score moved from 46 to 45 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 16, 2026 Score Change Bitam risk score moved from 45 to 46 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 16, 2026 Score Change Franceville risk score moved from 46 to 42 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Gabon
Showing 21 destination files with city-specific safety data in Gabon, ranked by demand and population.
Franceville
Tier BHaut-Ogooué
Libreville
Tier BEstuaire
Port-Gentil
Tier BOgooué-Maritime
Ntoum
Tier BEstuaire
Makokou
Tier BOgooué-Ivindo
Mayumba
Tier BNyanga
Owendo
Tier BEstuaire
Mouila
Tier BNgounié
Lambaréné
Tier BMoyen-Ogooué
Koulamoutou
Tier BOgooué-Lolo
Gamba
Tier BOgooué-Maritime
Mitzic
Tier BWoleu-Ntem
Moanda
Tier BHaut-Ogooué
Tchibanga
Tier BNyanga
Bitam
Tier BWoleu-Ntem
Ndendé
Tier BNgounié
Mékambo
Tier BOgooué-Ivindo
Omboué
Tier BOgooué-Maritime
Oyem
Tier BWoleu-Ntem
Bifoun
Tier BMoyen-Ogooué
Okondja
Tier BHaut-Ogooué
Live conditions in Gabon
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Gabon - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal. There are no laws against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Gabon remains a conservative society and discrimination can be a problem for those open about their sexual identity. Same-sex marriage is not recognised in Gabon.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Dec 2025. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Personal ID
By law, you need to be able to show proof of your identity to the authorities if asked. Carry your passport and visa, or a certified copy of the photo and visa pages of your passport.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
Possession of drugs is a serious offence and punishment can be severe, including a prison sentence.
Using cameras in secure areas
Photography of government and military buildings and airports is illegal and may lead to arrest.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal. There are no laws against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Gabon remains a conservative society and discrimination can be a problem for those open about their sexual identity. Same-sex marriage is not recognised in Gabon.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Dec 2025. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Gabon’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Gabon set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Gabon High Commission on 020 7823 9986 or email [email protected].
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ that is at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Gabon.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Dec 2025. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Gabon as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-21 07:32:35 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Gabon. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Gabon
The most weather-stable two-month window for Gabon is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 23°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 50 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in October–January and March–May; monsoon in October–May. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 8, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | — |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | — |
| Fire | — |
| General emergency | 112 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gabon safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Gabon has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 46/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Gabon?
The current US State Department advisory level for Gabon is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Gabon in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Gabon is 46/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Gabon?
City-specific files for Gabon are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Gabon were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Gabon?
July–August is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Gabon is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 23°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 50 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Gabon?
heavy rain season: October–January and March–May; monsoon: October–May.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.