SICURO · Travel Risk Map

Gabon Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Gabon faces a moderate risk from civil unrest and crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Exercise increased caution due to unrest, crime, and health.

View Free ISO 31030-aligned Risk Report → View on Live Map → Speak to an Advisor →

Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 2
Exercise increased caution 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.

UK FCDO

Level 1
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Gabon at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Gabon at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Regional · Diphtheria
2025-11-21T19:00:00Z
Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Gabon?

Gabon is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise increased caution due to unrest, crime, and health.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Gabon?

The US State Department currently rates Gabon at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. Exercise increased caution due to unrest, crime, and health.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Gabon?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Gabon. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

Other countries at Level 2