The Embassy of Gabon in Paris is Gabon’s diplomatic mission to France. Gabonese nationals in France turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 26 bis avenue Raphaël, 75016 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 42 99 68 68 |
| cab.ambassadegabonfrance@yahoo.fr | |
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| Head of Mission | Germain Ngoyo Moussavou, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Gabonese public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at 26 bis avenue Raphaël, 75016 Paris (16th arrondissement).
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in France
The embassy names Germain Ngoyo Moussavou, Ambassador as head of mission. The Gabonese community in France numbers around 23,909, according to French official figures. In the other direction, about 7,300 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Gabon. Besides the embassy, Gabon has career consular offices in Paris. Three honorary consulates support Gabonese citizens in other parts of France.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Gabonese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from France to Gabon
French citizens need a visa for Gabon; it can be applied for online (e-visa). A valid passport is required. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the embassy closes on the Gabonese national holiday (17 August). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
Gabonese nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +33 1 42 99 68 68. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. Local emergency numbers in Gabon: police 177.
Diplomatic missions of Gabon in France
Gabon in France
- Paris – Embassy of Gabon (this page)
- Paris – Consulate General
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate
- Perpignan – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Gabon in Paris
Where is the Gabonese Embassy in Paris?
At 26 bis avenue Raphaël, 75016 Paris.
Do French citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Yes – an e-visa can be applied for online.
Is there a Gabonese consulate outside Paris?
Yes: Paris.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Gabon. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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