Gabonese visa for Rwandese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Rwandese passport holders visiting Gabon for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Rwandese citizens to enter Gabon for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Gabon e-visa for Rwandese citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Gabon visa on arrival for Rwandese citizens | Not Available | |
Gabon tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Rwandese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Gabon.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Gabon.
If you are looking for Gabon visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Rwanda, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Gabon nearest your place of residence.
- Addis Ababa: The Embassy of in Addis Ababa, ~ 1563.27 kilometers (971.37 mi) away from Kigali, Rwanda. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 16 minutes).
- Brazzaville: The Embassy of in Brazzaville, ~ 1642.41 kilometers (1020.55 mi) away from Kigali, Rwanda. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 46 minutes).
Gabon visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Gabon diplomatic mission offices to Rwanda for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Rwanda traveling to Gabon from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Rwanda) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Gabon & Rwanda comparison
Gabon's area is approximately 257,670 km2 (99,486 sq mi), while the area of Rwanda is approximately 24,670 km2 (9,525 sq mi). This means Rwanda is 10.44 times smaller than Gabon.
As of October 2025, Gabon's population is ~2.5 million people - 12,124,668 fewer people than the population of Rwanda.
We have highlighted Gabon & Rwanda’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Gabon | Rwanda | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,498,386 | 14,623,054 | 12.1 million fewer people live in Gabon than Rwanda |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 45 | 26 | Gabon has 19 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Rwanda. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 26 | 28 | Gabon passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 36 | 27 | Gabonese hosts 9 more foreign missions than Rwanda. |
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