Gabonese citizens must obtain a visa before entering Tanzania. The Tanzania e-Visa portal allows applicants from Libreville and across Gabon to apply entirely online for USD 50 (single entry tourist visa). Processing takes 3–10 business days. Critically, Gabonese travelers must also carry a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, as Gabon is a yellow fever endemic country.
Do Gabonese Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Gabonese passport holders are not visa-exempt for Tanzania. A visa must be obtained before arrival — either by applying online through the e-Visa portal or by presenting at a visa on arrival counter at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), or Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).
The online e-Visa applied in advance is the recommended route: it confirms your entry eligibility before you depart and avoids immigration queues in Tanzania.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Gabonese Citizens
- Valid Gabonese passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond entry date, at least 1 blank visa page)
- Recent digital passport photo (white background, JPEG format)
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement; USD 500 equivalent recommended)
- Travel itinerary
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (required — Gabon is endemic)
Tanzania e-Visa Cost for Gabonese Citizens
| Visa Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tourist Single Entry | USD 50 |
| Tourist Multiple Entry | USD 100 |
| Business Single Entry | USD 50 |
| Transit Visa | USD 30 |
Payment is online via Visa or Mastercard. Fees are non-refundable.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz and create an account
- Select "Apply for e-Visa" (Tourist Single Entry for holidays)
- Enter your Gabonese passport details exactly as printed
- Upload passport photo and bio page scan
- Attach flight itinerary and accommodation confirmation
- Pay USD 50 by international card
- Save your application reference number
- Wait for the approval email (3–10 business days)
- Print the approval letter and carry it to Tanzania along with your yellow fever certificate
Processing Time
Standard processing: 3–10 business days
Apply at least 2 weeks before departure. The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue, with stays up to 90 days.
Gabon-Specific Travel Notes
SERP data limited for this nationality.
Gabon and Tanzania are both biodiversity-rich African nations, though with very different ecosystems. Gabon is known for rainforest; Tanzania offers savanna and Swahili coast. Both countries face challenges around wildlife conservation, and Gabonese wildlife enthusiasts will find Tanzania's national park system highly developed for tourism.
Flights from Gabon to Tanzania:
- Ethiopian Airlines: Libreville (LBV) → Addis Ababa → Dar es Salaam / Kilimanjaro
- Kenya Airways: Libreville → Nairobi → Dar es Salaam
- Air France / other carriers: connections via European hubs possible
Yellow fever certificate: Gabon is classified as a yellow fever endemic country. Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travelers arriving from endemic countries. Carry your International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card). Failure to present it can result in entry refusal or mandatory vaccination on arrival.
Malaria: Also present in Tanzania. Prophylaxis recommended.