Gabonese citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to Gabon, can contact the Embassy of Gabon in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Lungotevere Michelangelo, 9, 00192 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 52729121 |
| ambagabonrome@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Ginette Arondo (coniugata Edzang), Ambassador |
| National Day | 17 August |
Consular Section
| Address | Via San Marino, 36, 00198 Rome |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Gabonese public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via San Marino, 36, 00198 Rome.
About the Gabonese Embassy in Rome
The ambassador is Ginette Arondo (coniugata Edzang), accredited to Italy on 17 October 2024. 8 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. One honorary consulate supports Gabonese citizens in other parts of Italy.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Italian citizens need a visa for Gabon, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Other consulates and embassies in Rome
164 other countries are represented in Rome, among them: Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (embassy), Greece (embassy), Guatemala (embassy), Guinea (embassy), Haiti (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Honduras (consulate general), Honduras (embassy), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (embassy), India (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy). The full list of all 165 missions is on the overview page for Italy.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; Gabonese celebrations on 17 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June) is a local holiday.
Emergency assistance
The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Gabon in Italy
Gabon in Italy
Measured in a straight line from Rome, the nearest other Gabonese office is the Honorary Consulate in Vicenza (about 420 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Rome.
- Rome – Embassy of Gabon (this page)
- Vicenza (420 km) – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Gabon in Rome
Can Italians travel to Gabon without a visa?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Gabon. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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