Gabon Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of March 29, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of March 29, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated December 10, 2025 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
March 29, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Gabon since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Gabon safe? What the official advisory says
due to unrest , crime , and health .
Unrest
Demonstrations and protests may occur in Gabon without warning. Protests often occur in Libreville and Port Gentil.
Crime
Crime is common in Libreville and Port Gentil. It includes robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries.
Health
Access to medical care is limited. Medical facilities are limited in quality and standard of care they can provide. They may not have enough supplies of basic medications, especially outside of large cities.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of March 29, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Gabon travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Gabon?
As of March 29, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Gabon at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Gabon travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on March 29, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Gabon?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated December 10, 2025). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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