COVID-19 Information

Last updated:  10/09/2022

The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.  For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Entry and Exit Requirements

• Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No 
• Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No
• Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No

 Movement Restrictions

• Is a curfew in place? No
• Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No

Quarantine Information 

•  Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No

 COVID-19 Testing

• • The following sites offer COVID-19 testing in the greater Libreville area (https://infocovid.ga):
    • Hôpital de Campagne (Field Hospitals): Stade d’angondje
    • Centre de Santé (Health Centers): Awendje, Okala, Louis, Owendo, London, La Peyrie, Lalala, Nzeng Ayong, Glass
    • Centre Médicaux (Medical Centers): Ntoum
    • Hôpitaux (Hospitals): Hôpital de Nkembo, Hôpital Sino-gabonais, Hôpital égypto-gabonais
    • Centres Hospitaliers Régionaux (Regional Hospital Centers): MELEN
    • Centres Hospitaliers Universitaires (University Hospital Centers): Libreville, Owendo, Mère-Enfant Jeanne Ebori
    • Structures Privées (Private Institutions): Polyclinique Chambrier, Cabinet médical inter-entreprises, Cabinet ORL Dr Edzang
    • Unités Mobiles (Mobile Units): Gigi, aéroport, Charbonnages, Awendje, SNI
    • Hôpitaux Militaires (Military Hospitals): Akanda
    • Infirmeries Garde Républicaine (Republican Guard Clinics): Infirmerie principale, Groupement d’intervention parachutiste, Groupement aérien présidentiel
    • Infirmeries Gendarmerie Nationale (National Gendarmerie Clinics): Santé maternelle et infantile, Gros bouquet, Owendo
    • Infirmeries Forces De Police Nationale (National Police Force Clinics): Komo, Sorbonne, Santé maternelle et infantile Fopi
    • Infirmeries Forces Armées Gabonaises (Gabonese Armed Forces Clinics): Infirmerie principale Louembet (Baraka), 1er Régiment de parachutistes gabonais
    • Laboratoires (Laboratories): Laboratoire Professeur Daniel Gahouma, Laboratoire national de santé publique

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

• Are vaccines available in Gabon for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
• Information about Gabon’s vaccination program can be obtained locally by calling the Gabon vaccination call center at 1314.  Updated information is provided by the Government of Gabon on their Facebook page: Info Covid19 GABON – Home | Facebook 
• Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccinesin the United States.

Local Resources:

• Gabon COVID-19 Hotline: 1410
• Gabonese government’s COVID-19 website: https://infocovid.ga
• Ministry of Health:
  • http://www.sante.gouv.ga/
  • https://www.facebook.com/SanteGOUVGA/
• Other links:
• CDC page on COVID-19
• state.gov Country Information and Travel Advisory page