Customs
Import regulations:
Free import by persons of 17 years of age or older of:
- 400 cigarettes or cigarillos or 125 cigars or 5000 grams of tobacco.
- 3 liter of wine or 1 liter of liquor;
- max. 500 grams of jewelry;
- personal effects.
Arms and Ammunition regulations:
Arms and ammunition require a license to be obtained from the Home Ministry, Libreville. Application should be made 3 months before departure.
Wild Fauna and Flora:
The import of certain endangered species of plant, live animals and their products is prohibited or restricted under CITES.
For further details please refer to CITES: www.cites.org.
Additional Information on regulations:
A phytosanitary certificate is required for plant species.
Pets:
Rabies vaccination certificate or a veterinary certificate from the country of origin (issued less than 3 days before departure); dogs and cats less than 3 months old are exempt from such certificates.
Baggage Clearance regulations:
Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Gabon.
Currency
Currency Import regulations:
Local currency (CFA Franc-XAF) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if declared on arrival.
Currency Export regulations:
Residents:
- Tourist trips: local currency (CFA Franc-XAF) and foreign currencies: up to XAF 200,000.- or equivalent.
- Business trips: local currency or foreign currencies: XAF 25,000.- per day with a maximum of XAF 500,000.-, or equivalent.
Non-residents:
- Local currency and foreign currencies: up to XAF 200,000.- or equivalent, or up to the amounts imported and declared.
Airport Tax
No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport.