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Gabon: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • Arrange a visa before travelling. Tourists must provide a hotel booking or confirmation letter; carry a yellow fever certificate.
  • Card acceptance is largely limited to major establishments in Libreville. ATM withdrawals can be limited; plan a cash backup.

Inreis en visa

British citizen passport: Arrange a visa before travelling. Tourists must provide a hotel booking or confirmation letter; carry a yellow fever certificate. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months after arrival.

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Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

  • Card acceptance is largely limited to major establishments in Libreville. ATM withdrawals can be limited; plan a cash backup.

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Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • Possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs.

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

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Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleding: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klimaat

Rainy periods run October–mid-December and mid-February–May; roads outside towns can become impassable.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mei: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • augustus: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • september: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • oktober: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • november: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • december: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Beste seizoen: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

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Wat mee te nemen

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkeer: rechts rijden

Verzekering: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.