The Embassy of Gabon in Geneva is the official point of contact for relations between Gabon and Switzerland, including services for Gabonese citizens.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de France 23, 3ème Étage, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 908 05 67 |
| chancellerie@ambassade-gabon.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Rita Nanette Kambangoye Ankassa, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Avenue de France 23, 3ème Étage, 1202 Geneva.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its staff
Ambassador Rita Nanette Kambangoye Ankassa has headed the embassy since September 2026. Gabon’s embassy is based in Geneva, not in the federal capital Bern.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Gabonese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the embassy before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Visa and entry information
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Gabon; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. The FDFA’s travel advice for Gabon contains no general warning. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Gabonese national holiday (17 August). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Gabonese citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 908 05 67. In serious cases – an accident, a death abroad or a detention – the consular section can advise relatives and liaise with the authorities. Swiss citizens who need help in Gabon contact the Swiss Embassy in Kinshasa, which also covers Gabon, or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Gabon and Switzerland
Gabon in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Gabon (this page)
Switzerland in Gabon
- Libreville – Swiss Office
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Gabon in Geneva
Where is the Gabonese Embassy in Geneva?
At Avenue de France 23, 3ème Étage, 1202 Geneva.
Who heads the Gabonese Embassy in Geneva?
Rita Nanette Kambangoye Ankassa, in office since September 2026.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Gabon?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Gabon; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Gabon. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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