Gabon travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Dec. 4, 2024, 4:19 a.m.
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Exercise increased caution

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

No information available

COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)

Nov. 29, 2024, midnight wide area information
We will issue wide-area information on special frauds.

Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East

Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Regarding the victim of snatch theft by Japanese nationals

Nov. 26, 2024, 8:06 p.m.
At around 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22nd, a Japanese national was walking alone on the street near the Gros bouquet 1 school in the Battery IV district of Libreville, carrying a bag containing valuables, when a man approached him from behind and snatched the bag.
The man got into a white Hyundai car that had stopped in front of him and fled with his bag. There were people in the driver's seat and passenger seat in the car, so it was a three-person crime.

Thefts have been occurring frequently in Libreville, and the victim in this case is believed to have been targeted because she was walking alone with her bag in a visible location. In addition, since the victim always walked the same route at the same time, it is possible that the crime was planned in advance. We ask all Japanese residents in Libreville to review crime prevention measures when walking and make efforts to prevent becoming a victim.

・Hold shoulder pouches and the like across your body in front of you・Do not use handbags or second bags・Do not use earphones or use your smartphone while moving・Be alert to your surroundings by looking back occasionally・Walk in groups during busy times・Do not wear or carry anything that looks expensive・Walk in sneakers, not sandals・If you become a victim, do not resist unreasonably and ensure your own safety・Avoid your actions

If you have been a victim of a crime or have heard or heard about a Japanese national being a victim, please contact the Embassy of Japan in Gabon.

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[Contact for this matter]
Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Gabon Address: Residence Malaika, Batiment B, 1er etage, Boulevard du Bord de Mer, BP: 2259, Batterie IV, Libreville, GABON
Phone number: (+241) 011-73-22-97 / 011-73-02-35
Emergency contact number during closing time: (+241) 077-38-73-38
Email: amb.japon@lv.mofa.go.jp