The Honorary Consulate of Gabon in Stockholm represents Gabonese interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Gabonese Embassy in London (accredited to Sweden).
Contact Details
| Address | Eriksbergsgatan 16 A, 114 30 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 8 34 16 66 +46 70 440 06 56 |
| gabonconsulatsuede@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Knut Jan Canrobert Hartzell, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Eriksbergsgatan 16 A, 114 30 Stockholm.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Stockholm do?
This honorary office looks after Gabonese interests in Stockholm. The honorary consul listed by the Swedish Foreign Ministry is Knut Jan Canrobert Hartzell. The Swedish government granted the exequatur – the formal recognition as honorary consul – in 2012. The Swedish list gives no fixed hours – visits are arranged individually. Questions can be sent in advance: call +46 8 34 16 66 and e-mail gabonconsulatsuede@gmail.com.
The office is located in Stockholm County.
Entry and visa rules for Gabon are set by Gabon itself – the Swedish Foreign Ministry refers travellers to the Gabonese authorities. Its travel information for Gabon (in Swedish) covers safety, health and passport validity.
Which Gabonese office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Gabonese citizens contact the Gabonese Embassy in London (accredited to Sweden).
Note: Gabon has no resident embassy in Stockholm; its embassy in London is accredited to Sweden.
Closing days
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. The Gabonese national day, 17 August, normally means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Gabonese missions in Sweden
- London – Embassy of Gabon (accredited to Sweden, no resident embassy in Stockholm)
- Stockholm – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Gabon in Stockholm
Where do I renew my Gabonese passport if I live near Stockholm?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Gabonese Embassy in London (accredited to Sweden).
How can I reach the Stockholm honorary office of Gabon?
By phone on +46 8 34 16 66 or by e-mail to gabonconsulatsuede@gmail.com.
Who is the Gabonese honorary consul in Stockholm?
Knut Jan Canrobert Hartzell, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
How long has the Gabonese honorary consul in Stockholm held the post?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2012, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Gabon (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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