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 on hand if arriving during the imposed curfew. A curfew remains in effect in Gabon between 18:00 and 06:00, until further notice. The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens limit unnecessary movements …

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 the imposed curfew. The U.S. Embassy has received reports the borders are currently closed.  The Libreville airport is open for domestic flights; international flights remain suspended until further notice. American Citizen Services:  Between …

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 downtown and Presidential Palace area. The U.S. Embassy has received reports the borders and airport are currently closed and commercial flights to and from Libreville will reportedly be suspended until …

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 throughout Gabon in the lead up to and aftermath of the Gabonese general elections. The elections will be held on Saturday, August 26. Roads may be blocked and transportation, including …

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 American Citizen Services (consular reports of birth abroad, first time or renewal passport applications, or notary services) will be available. Regular operations will resume on Monday, August 28, 2023. U.S. …

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 Ntem province in Equatorial Guinea near the border of Gabon’s North Region, specifically, the Health Districts of Oyem, Bitam, and Kye-Ossi.  The land border crossing between Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea …

Sao Tome and Principe- Level 1:  Exercise Normal Precautions             H Exercise normal precautions in Sao Tome and Principe. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1  Travel Health Notice for Sao Tome and Principe due to COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 in …

Gabon – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution       C H Exercise increased caution in Gabon due to COVID-19.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire travel advisory. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Gabon due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 …

Do not travel to Sao Tome and Principe due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4  Travel Health Notice for Sao Tome and Principe due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting …

Due to the continued spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Embassy in Libreville will only offer emergency consular services effective immediately and until further notice.  Previously scheduled appointments will be rescheduled, and passport and CRBA pickup is suspended until further notice. To inquire about emergency passports or other services of an urgent nature, please write to …

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Information Concerning the Resumption of International Commercial Flights International commercial passenger flights have resumed in Gabon.  Below is information that may be of assistance for U.S. citizens preparing to fly to or from Gabon in coming weeks. Airport Restrictions The following restrictions are now in place at the Léon Mba Libreville International …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon (June 30, 2020) Location:  Gabon Event:  Resumption of Commercial Flights and Removal of Certain Restrictions On June 30, the Gabonese government announced that a number of the restrictions put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted or modified.  The following changes will take effect on …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Possible Charter Flight on July 3 On March 20, the Gabonese government announced the suspension of all domestic and international passenger flights. The only exceptions to this prohibition are emergency and repatriation flights specifically approved by the Gabonese government. The U.S. Embassy in Libreville has learned of a privately chartered repatriation flight …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Possible Charter Flight on July 3 On March 20, the Gabonese government announced the suspension of all domestic and international passenger flights.  The only exceptions to this prohibition are  emergency and repatriation flights specifically approved by the Gabonese government. The U.S. Embassy in Libreville has become aware of a privately chartered repatriation …

Location:  São Tomé and Príncipe Event:  State of Emergency Extended On May 31, the Sao Tomean government announced that the State of Emergency has been extended until June 15.  The Council of Ministers has put into place the following modified confinement measures: 1)  A mandatory curfew will remain in effect from 6:30 pm to 5:00 …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Request for Information from U.S. Citizens Interested in Returning to the United States On March 20, the Gabonese government announced the suspension of all domestic and international passenger flights.  The only exceptions to this prohibition are  emergency and repatriation flights specifically approved by the Gabonese government. If international passenger flights from Gabon …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon (May 19, 2020) Location:  Gabon Event:  Confinement Measures Remain in Place Although the Gabonese government has lifted the State of Emergency, previously announced confinement measures will remain in place until further notice.  These measures include the following: All parts of the country are subject to a curfew between 6:00 …

Location:  São Tomé and Príncipe Event:  Mandatory General Confinement from May 6 to May 17 The government of São Tomé and Príncipe has announced a mandatory general confinement starting on May 6 and continuing until May 17.  During the period of confinement, residents may leave their homes only to procure essential goods such as food …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Modification of Confinement Measures On April 27, 2020, the Gabonese government announced a number of changes to the confinement measures previously put into place.  These updated confinement measures include:  (1) a curfew from 18h00 to 6h00 throughout Gabon; (2) a prohibition on travel between greater Libreville and the interior of the country …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon (April 17, 2020) Location:  Gabon Event:  Request for Information for Final Departure Flight The Gabonese government has banned all international and domestic passenger flights except for repatriation flights specifically authorized by the government.  On April 17, a charter flight departed from Libreville for Washington D.C. with the permission of …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon (April 15, 2020) Location:  Gabon Event:  Confinement Measures and Possible Departure Flight On April 10, the Gabonese government announced a 15-day period of confinement for Libreville, Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Dénis.  The period of confinement began at midnight on April 12 and may be extended as necessary.  All …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Confinement Measures Now in Place On April 10, the Gabonese government announced a 15-day period of confinement for Libreville, Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Dénis.  The period of confinement began at midnight on April 12 and may be extended as necessary.  All U.S. citizens who reside in the areas listed should prepare …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon (April 10, 2020) Location:  Gabon Event:  Confinement Measures in Greater Libreville to Commence on April 12 On April 10, the Gabonese government announced a 15-day period of confinement for Libreville, Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Dénis.  The period of confinement will begin at midnight on April 12 and may …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Government Announces Confinement Measures for Greater Libreville On April 10, the Gabonese government announced a 15-day period of confinement for Libreville, Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Dénis.  The period of confinement will begin at midnight on April 12 and will last 15 days, though it may be extended as necessary.  During the …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Departure Flight and New Restrictions The Embassy has arranged for a departure flight from Libreville to Newark, New Jersey on the morning of Tuesday, April 7.  If you are a U.S. citizen who previously notified the Embassy of your interest in departing on this flight, please purchase your ticket today by contacting …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Departure Flight Payment Information The Embassy has arranged for a departure flight on Tuesday, April 7.  The flight information is below: ASKY light KP 63 will depart from Libreville for Lomé at 9:00 am.  In Lomé, passengers will board Ethiopian Air flight ET 508 for Newark.  The flight will arrive in Newark …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Departure Flight Confirmed The Embassy has arranged for a departure flight on Tuesday, April 7.  The flight information is below: ASKY light KP 63 will depart from Libreville for Lomé at 9:00 am.  In Lomé, passengers will board Ethiopian Air flight ET 508 for Newark.  The flight will arrive in Newark at …

Location:  Gabon Event:  As Secretary Pompeo noted in his remarks to the press on March 31, the State Department urges U.S. citizens who wish to return home from abroad to do so immediately and to make arrangements to facilitate their departure. We understand that the suspension of domestic and international flights in Gabon has created a challenging situation for …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon (April 1, 2020) Location:  Gabon Event:  Embassy Continues to Explore Departure Options for U.S. Citizens On March 20, the Gabonese government suspended all international passenger flights to and from Gabon.  The Embassy successfully organized a repatriation flight that departed from Libreville on March 27.  Although no additional flights have …

Location:  Gabon Event:  Schools to Remain Closed Until Further Notice The Gabonese government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Gabon. On March 13, the Gabonese government announced that daycare centers, schools, and universities would be closed until March 30.  On March 29, the Gabonese government announced that all educational institutions will remain closed until further …

Location:  Gabon Event:  U.S. Citizens Requesting Assistance to Depart from Gabon On March 20, the Gabonese government announced a suspension of all international flights.  The U.S. Embassy in Libreville is considering all options to assist U.S. citizens in Gabon who wish to depart from the country. The U.S. Embassy is working to make seats available …

Location:  Gabon Event:  U.S. Citizens Requesting Assistance to Depart from Gabon On March 20, the Gabonese government announced a suspension of all international flights.  The U.S. Embassy in Libreville is considering all options to assist U.S. citizens in Gabon who wish to depart from the country. There will be a special commercial flight for U.S. …

Location:  Gabon Event:  U.S. Citizens Requesting Assistance to Depart from Gabon On March 20, the Gabonese government announced a suspension of all international flights.  The U.S. Embassy in Libreville is considering all options to assist U.S. citizens in Gabon who wish to depart from the country. The U.S. Embassy is working to make seats available …

We recognize this has been a challenging period for many American citizen travelers affected by the suspension of international flights due to recently announced restrictions on air travel to and from Gabon. If you are interested in being contacted in the event that flights out of Gabon to an airline hub in another city are scheduled, …

Location: Gabon Event: The Gabonese government confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Gabon. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19. On March 20, the Gabonese government …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon (March 18, 2020) Location:  São Tomé and Príncipe Event: As of March 18, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in São Tomé and Príncipe. On March 17, the São Toméan government declared a state of emergency and announced the following new measures to limit the spread of COVID-19: …

Location:  Gabon Event: As of March 17, the Gabonese government has confirmed one case of COVID-19 in Gabon. On March 16, the Gabonese government announced the following new measures to limit the spread of COVID-19: International flights to and from Gabon are limited to one flight per week per airline. Restaurants are closed to the …

Location:  Gabon Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 80,000 reported cases worldwide.  As of March 15, there is one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Gabon. On March 13, the Gabonese government announced the following measures: The suspension of tourist …

Location:  Gabon Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus.  There are currently no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Gabon. On February 7, the Gabonese Ministry of Health announced an expansion of its efforts to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus in Gabon.  …

Location:  Libreville, Gabon Event:   The U.S. Embassy in Libreville has received reports of demonstrations in several locations in Libreville, including in Rio, Acae, Mindoube, Awendje, and near PK 7 and 8. There are currently messages circulating on social media calling for an additional demonstration on Monday, January 27, at 9:00 a.m. at the City of …

Location: Gabon and São Tomé and Príncipe Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of …

Location: Gabon Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert …

Location:  Libreville, Gabon Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Libreville has received reports of robberies involving weapons over the past month in the Battery IV neighborhood and on the Bord de Mer. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings. Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive jewelry or watches. Be vigilant when …

Location:  Libreville, Gabon Event:  In honor of Labor Day, a government-sponsored parade is expected to take place on May 1 on the Boulevard Triomphal.  Police will be deployed and traffic will be diverted away from the area of the parade. Some civil society organizations have also announced plans to demonstrate against the government’s policies on the …

Following the student demonstrations since April 8, 2019, the Gabonese government announced on April 10 that secondary public schools would be closed until further notice.  Some private schools remain open.  U.S. citizens who might be impacted by this are advised to communicate with school officials for updated information on school status. U.S. citizens should be …

Location:  Countrywide Event:  In light of recent anti-government activity, the U.S. Embassy has requested that Embassy personnel restrict their movements to the area north of Léon-Mba International Airport from dusk tonight until dawn tomorrow.  Embassy personnel and their families are advised to continue to exercise increased caution tomorrow by avoiding the downtown area and limiting …

Location: Gabon Event: Possible anti-government military activity underway. According to media reports, possible anti-government military activity is underway in Gabon.  There are reports of shots being fired at multiple locations in the city.  Travel within Libreville is limited, with checkpoints in Sabliere, on the road in front of the airport, and other locations throughout the …

Location: Gabon Event: Possible anti-government activity. Following media reports of anti-government activity and gunshots fired in Libreville early this morning, the Embassy has advised the family members of U.S. citizen employees and local staff members to remain in their homes today.  Out of an abundance of caution as we further assess the situation, the Embassy …

Location: Gabon Event: Possible anti-government military activity underway. According to media reports, possible anti-government military activity is underway in Gabon.  There are reports of shots being fired at multiple locations in the city.  Travel within Libreville is limited, with checkpoints in Sabliere, on the road in front of the airport, and other locations throughout the …