Gabon travel advice

Most visits are trouble-free, but visitors should be aware that crime is increasing, particularly in Libreville and Port-Gentil.

Ali Bongo, the son of Gabon's long serving President Omar Bongo, was inaugurated as the new President of Gabon on 16 October 2009. There was some unrest following the results of the elections on 3 September 2009. The situation across the country has now stabilised. There are currently no travel restrictions for Gabon.

The threat from terrorism is low. Travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel