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Gabon

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
1,674
Top destination, 2023
France
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
904
UK visas issued, 2025
332
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
26.5%
NationalityGAISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Gabon need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaVisa requiredRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomVisa requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 14 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Gabon move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. France921
  2. Türkiye305
  3. United States120
  4. Canada90
  5. Italy55
  6. Belgium53
  7. Germany46
  8. Japan36
  9. South Korea16
  10. Luxembourg11
  11. Switzerland6
  12. Netherlands6
  13. Austria3
  14. New Zealand3
  15. Finland1

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

9561,911200020032006200920122015201820212023
9561,9112000200420082012201620202023
Data table
2000382
2001462
2002658
2003612
2004681
2005712
2006972
20071,033
20081,105
20091,077
20101,170
20111,068
20121,182
20131,284
2014820
2015996
20161,027
20171,128
20181,291
20191,400
20201,106
20211,768
20221,911
20231,674
Share going to the top destination
55.0%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Gabon who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. France36,785
  2. Mali15,565
  3. Republic of the Congo3,125
  4. Cameroon1,363
  5. Togo910
  6. Portugal728
  7. Italy662
  8. South Africa652
  9. Chad455
  10. Equatorial Guinea331
  11. São Tomé and Príncipe192
  12. Mauritania97

Living abroad by year

31k61k19901995200020052010201520202024
31k61k19902000201020202024
Data table
199014,265
199516,602
200019,695
200539,376
201036,042
201543,401
202054,053
202461,160
Living abroad, 2024
61,160
Change since 2000
+210.5%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
60.1%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Gabon by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B2634
  2. A283
  3. F139
  4. G239
  5. A132
  6. J120
  7. G419
  8. H1B12
  9. G17
  10. H34

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

8831,765201720182019202020212022202320242025
8831,76520172019202120232025
Data table
20171,190
20181,350
20191,302
2020557
2021314
20221,199
20231,765
20241,702
2025904
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. DV19
  2. IR212
  3. IR112
  4. FX4
  5. F2B2
  6. IR52
  7. F2A1
  8. F11
Immigrant visas, FY2025
55
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
2
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Gabon who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Gabon with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

901802015201620172018201920202021202220232024
90180201520172019202120232024
Data table
2015150
2016170
2017150
2018110
2019150
202090
2021120
2022130
2023160
2024180
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens130
  2. Diversity visa lottery20
  3. Family-sponsored preferences10
  4. Employment-based preferences10
  5. Refugees and asylees10
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Gabon)
180
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Gabon)
110
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
2,050
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Gabon (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Gabon (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Visitor295
  2. Work17
  3. Study13
  4. Other4
  5. Family3

Visas issued by year

222444201020122014201620182020202220242025
222444201020132016201920222025
Data table
2010272
2011306
2012384
2013331
2014288
2015298
2016237
2017326
2018346
2019444
2020153
2021217
2022351
2023375
2024377
2025332
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
10
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Gabon, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
202503017016035
202405020014525
20230552107510
2022030160750
2021020140300
20200207505
2019010100300
20180575250
20170080300
20160055300
201501080400
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Gabon, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

122006–072014–152025–26
122006–072014–152025–26
Data table
2006–071
2011–121
2014–151
2025–262
By stream, 2025–26
  1. Core Skills2
Granted, 2025–26
2
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Gabon living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

21412012201420162018202220242025
21412012201420162018202220242025
Data table
201220
201322
201414
201521
201625
201723
201825
201928
202231
202337
202438
202541
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Student16
  2. Dependent6
  3. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services5
  4. Permanent Resident4
  5. Designated Activities4
  6. Spouse or Child of Japanese National2
  7. Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident1
  8. Professor1
  9. Highly Skilled Professional1
  10. Long-Term Resident1
Residents, December 2025
41
In work-related statuses
7
Share in work-related statuses
17.1%
Students
16
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in Gabon

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in Gabon, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
France16,91312,7894,09024.2%
Italy94438056459.7%
Spain53831621940.7%

Applications by year

12k23k2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
12k23k200920122015201820212024
Data table
20092,786
201011,332
201112,175
201212,129
201314,843
201416,620
201517,131
201618,225
201719,491
201822,589
201923,247
20203,583
20213,665
202217,388
202319,300
202418,395
Refusal rate, 2024
26.5%
Refusal rate, 2019
20.7%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Gabon in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Education1,337
  2. Family631
  3. Other reasons352
  4. Work86
First permits by country
  1. France2,161
  2. Belgium57
  3. Germany45
  4. Italy44
  5. Spain35
  6. Switzerland14
  7. Portugal13
  8. Poland5
  9. Denmark4
  10. Netherlands4
  11. Finland4
  12. Cyprus3
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card1
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)2
  3. Researchers13
  4. Other paid activities70
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
9
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
743
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
5,600
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
50
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
26,469
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
163
Changed status into work, 2025
749
Intra-corporate transferee permits, 2025
1
Seasonal work authorisations, 2024
2
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Gabon in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark2025440000
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Finland2025101
Austria2025505
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Gabon

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Gabon, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Algeria1——
Brazil1——
Burkina Faso1——
Chad1——
China1——
Côte d’Ivoire1——
France11—
Germany1——
Italy1——
Japan1——
Morocco1——
Russia1——
Saudi Arabia1——
South Africa1——
South Korea1——
Spain1——
Türkiye1——
Countries
17
Missions
18
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Gabon, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

1938200020032007201020132015
1938200020032007201020132015
Data table
20006
20015
20023
20036
20047
200511
200714
200821
200914
201038
201122
201223
201317
201429
201518
Remittances received, 2015
US$18 million
Share of GDP, 2015
0.1%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2015

All corridors from Gabon

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Gabon → France
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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