U.S. Embassy in Gabon

Important Information: As of June 17, 2023, visa application fees will increase globally. For tourists, business travelers, and students (B1/B2, F, M, J, etc.), it…

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 The U.S. government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Gabon…

Location: Gabon Event: The airport and borders are now open.  The Libreville airport is open for domestic and international flights.  Travelers are advised to keep boarding passes…

Location: Gabon Event:  An imposed curfew remains in effect in Gabon between 18:00 and 06:00, until further notice. The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to limit unnecessary movements during…

MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 30, 2023 The United States is deeply concerned by evolving events in Gabon.  We remain strongly opposed to military seizures…

Location: Downtown Libreville Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to shelter in place, limit unnecessary movements around town, and continue to avoid transiting the…

U.S. EMBASSY LIBREVILLE  Message for U.S. Citizens August 25, 2023 The U.S. Embassy in Libreville informs U.S. citizens of the possibility of protests and demonstrations…

August 15, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced $500 million in political risk insurance supporting a bond for marine conservation…

Reduced Services The U.S. Embassy Consular Section in Libreville will be offering reduced services Friday, August 4, 2023, through Monday, August 25, 2023. No routine…

Good evening, and welcome to our celebration of two hundred forty-seven years of the United States of America’s independence. Today we celebrate the moment that…

Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Ellen Thorburn Honorable Minister of Health and Social Affairs, Dear WHO Resident Representative, Distinguished guests in your ranks, grades, and qualities,…

The U.S. Embassy, with support from Africa Regional Services in Paris, conducted a three-part journalism training series on covering elections. Paris-based U.S. journalist Eduardo Cue…

The United States and Gabon are pleased to announce a Joint State Partnership Program that will strengthen disaster response and security cooperation between our two…

DCM David Mosby visited with the energetic students at the Martin Luther King School in Libreville on Thursday, April 13. He spoke about his role…

U.S. Chargé d’affaires Ellen Thorburn was pleased to meet with Prime Minster Alain-Claude Bilie By-Nze. They had a productive discussion on deepening U.S. – Gabon…

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of State Amy Holman was pleased to lead the U.S. delegation, along with Chargé d’affaires Ellen Thorburn, at the One…

Location:  Gabon, nationwide Event:  The Gabonese Ministry of Health and Social Affaires is reporting the occurrence of several unexplained deaths due to hemorrhagic fever in the Kie…

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, U.S. Chargé d’affaires Ellen Thorburn visited the Martin Luther King School in Libreville to take part in…

The U.S. Embassy in Gabon offers its sincere condolences on the sudden, tragic passing of Gabonese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Michael Moussa-Adamo. As Foreign…