GabonSomalia: e-Visa

GabonSomalia

Do Gabon passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Gabon passport holders need a visa for Somalia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: immigration.gov.so (checked September 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,992 km, straight line (~5h 12m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Somalia passport holders visiting Gabon: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

Gabon passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Gabon passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Gabon passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

Yes. Gabon passport holders need a visa for Somalia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Somalia from Gabon?

About 3,992 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 12m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Somalia?

Somali shilling (SOS).

What is the emergency number in Somalia?

555 / 888 / 999.

What time zone is Somalia in?

Mogadishu (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Mogadishu?

Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Somalia without a visa?

1 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Somalia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Gabon passport holders visit without a visa instead of Somalia?

Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles, Tanzania, Comoros, Rwanda.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Gabon

Gabon, officially the Gabonese Republic, is a country on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, lying on the equator. It is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, the Republic of the Congo to the east and south, while sharing a maritime border with São Tomé and Príncipe to the west in the Gulf of Guinea. It has an area of 270,000 square kilometres (100,000 sq mi) and a population of 2.6 million people. There are coastal plains, mountains, and savanna in the east. Libreville is the capital and largest city; other major cities include Port-Gentil and Franceville.

CapitalLibreville

RegionMiddle Africa

Population2.6M

Area267,668 km²

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XAF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+241

Drives on theright

TimezoneLibreville (UTC+1)

Nearest airportLibreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV), 9 km

Emergency number1300 / 1722 / 18

UNESCO sites2

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$8,263 (2025)

Tourist arrivals526K (2005)

Climate in Libreville

Warmest March, coolest July, driest July, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, March, June, July, August, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Libreville, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.2°C	24.9°C	243mm	281h
February	29.6°C	24.9°C	302mm	253h
March	29.8°C	25.1°C	293mm	243h
April	29.4°C	24.7°C	472mm	220h
May	28.9°C	24.9°C	303mm	246h
June	27.6°C	24°C	109mm	250h
July	26.9°C	23.4°C	43mm	242h
August	27.1°C	23.5°C	127mm	244h
September	27.2°C	23.7°C	99mm	259h
October	27.4°C	24°C	433mm	228h
November	27.8°C	23.9°C	372mm	231h
December	28°C	24.1°C	288mm	268h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Gabon is a country in Central Africa with an array of landscapes and wildlife in its 13 national parks.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda
Ivindo National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 25, 2026Božić

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About Somalia

Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. Stretching across the Horn of Africa, it borders Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, and the Indian Ocean to the east. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's mainland. Somalia has an estimated population over 19 million, of which 2.7 million live in the capital and largest city, Mogadishu. As one of Africa's most ethnically homogeneous countries, around 85% of its residents are ethnic Somalis. The official and national language of the country is Somali, and Arabic is recognised as a second language. The overwhelming majority of the population are Sunni Muslims.

CapitalMogadishu

RegionEastern Africa

Population19.7M

Area637,657 km²

CurrencySomali shilling (1 USD ≈ 571.45 SOS)

LanguagesArabic, Somali

Calling code+252

Drives on theright

TimezoneMogadishu (UTC+3)

Nearest airportAden Adde International Airport (MGQ), 7 km

Emergency number555 / 888 / 999

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$661 (2025)

Climate in Mogadishu

Warmest April, coolest August, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, March, May, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Mogadishu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.9°C	24.5°C	8mm	361h
February	31.5°C	24.4°C	2mm	335h
March	31.7°C	25.7°C	21mm	364h
April	31.3°C	25.9°C	93mm	349h
May	29.5°C	25.3°C	69mm	361h
June	27.9°C	24.5°C	81mm	333h
July	26.8°C	23.4°C	122mm	338h
August	26.5°C	23.1°C	84mm	358h
September	27.8°C	23.6°C	37mm	351h
October	29.1°C	24.7°C	29mm	345h
November	29.3°C	24.3°C	77mm	338h
December	31°C	24.1°C	11mm	367h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Somalia is a country on the Horn of Africa. Once the centre of many powerful sultanates and an Italian colony, the country has been in a state of chaos and turmoil since the 1980s. The country suffers from a myriad of social problems such as warfare, terrorism, corruption, political instability, and general lawlessness, and it isn't exactly your typical family destination.

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

May 1, 2027Labour Day

June 26, 2027Independence Day

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