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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Netherlands citizens need a visa for Gabon?

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Netherlands citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Gabon — applied for online before departure.

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Netherlands → Gabon
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Netherlands vs Gabon: passport comparison

Netherlands

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #10 · mobility 171.3

Gabon

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #148 · mobility 81.5
19

countries both Netherlands and Gabon can enter visa-free together

Netherlands + Gabon: passport compatibility

31%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Netherlands and Gabon travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
136 access differs

Where Netherlands and Gabon can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (19)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Morocco 90 days #121
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97
Tunisia 90 days #131

How the entry rule changed: Netherlands → Gabon

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Netherlands → Gabon rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

0passports gained easier entry to Gabon
1passports saw Gabon tighten its rules
3rule changes for the Netherlands passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Netherlands goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Gabon

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Netherlands citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Netherlands citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Gabon — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Netherlands or Gabon?
The Netherlands passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 27. Global rank: Netherlands #10, Gabon #148.
Where can Netherlands and Gabon citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Gabon?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Netherlands and Gabon?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Netherlands passport ranking

Where else the Netherlands passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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