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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Gabon
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Gabon - Consular Information Sheet
February 8, 1995
Country Description: Gabon is a developing nation in west central
Africa. French is the official language. Facilities for tourism
outside the capital city, Libreville, are limited.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required. Evidence
of a yellow fever vaccination must be submitted. Foreigners who
plan to reside in Gabon permanently or for an extended period must
apply for and obtain a valid Gabonese residency card (Carte de
Sejour). This card should be carried at all times, as police
frequently stop foreigners and ask to examine it. The card may be
obtained from the Gabonese Center for Documentation upon
presentation of proof of employment and the appropriate fees. For
further information on entry requirements, travelers may contact the
Embassy of the Republic of Gabon, 2035 20th Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20009, telephone (202) 797-1000.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Gabon are limited. Some
medicines are not available. Doctors and hospitals often expect
immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance
is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical
insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.
Information on health matters may be obtained from the Centers for
Disease Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404)
332-4559.
Information on Crime: Petty crime, such as robbery and mugging, is
common, especially in urban areas. Violent crime such as armed
robbery, while not endemic, is on the rise. The loss or theft
abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local
police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets,
"A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa,"
provide useful information on protecting personal security while
traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general. Both are
available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict. Convicted offenders can
expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in
Libreville can obtain updated information on travel and security in
Gabon.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on Boulevard de la
Mer in the capital city of Libreville. The mailing address is B.P.
4000, Libreville, Gabon. The telephone numbers are (241) 762-003/4
or 743-492.
No. 95-023
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 15,
1993, to inform of the residency card requirement, to delete the
paragraph on Areas of Instability and to note a rise in violent
crime.
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