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American Citizen services are handled by the Embassy's Consular Section. The hours of operation are listed on the Consular's home page. Please see the Embassy holiday schedule for days on which the Embassy is closed.

Emergencies: For emergencies such as the death, serious hospitalization, or detention of a US citizen, please contact the Embassy immediately at 74-34-92 or 76-20-03/04.

Services for Americans residing or visiting in Gabon include the following:

Registration/Warden Network:
All US citizens travelling or residing in Gabon and São Tomé & Príncipe are encouraged to register with the Embassy. Through registration, the Embassy keeps track of the number and location of US citizens in country in order to provide assistance when emergencies arise. Registration lists are also used to disseminate security information through the Embassy's Warden Network. Although registration information can be used to contact individual citizens in the event of family or business emergencies in the United States, no information on the registration form can be given out to anyone without specific authorization from the registrant. There is no fee for this service.
Registration Form | Dependent Registration | Temporary Registration

Passport Issuance/Renewal:
US citizens may apply for a new passport or renew a current passport at the Embassy either in person or by mail. Processing time for passport applications is one week. Applicants must provide proof of US citizenship (normally a current or recently expired passport), two passport-sized photos, and a $45 application fee ($40 for renewals). All lost or stolen passports should be reported to the Embassy immediately.

Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA):
Children born to US citizens abroad should be reported to the nearest Embassy as soon as possible. The American citizen parent(s) must complete an "Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad" (Form DS-2029/SS5). Applicants should present: (a) a certified copy of the child's local birth certificate, (b) proof of US citizenship for parent(s), (c) a certified copy of the parents' marriage certificate (if applicable), and (d) a certified copy of divorce decrees (if applicable). There is a $40 processing fee.

Marriage/Adoption Overseas:
US citizens marrying overseas should be aware of the regulations concerning visa issuance and naturalization for fiancés and spouses. For more information see the handout "Becoming a US Citizen." Those wishing to adopt children overseas must also comply with US law before returning with their child. See handout "Adopting Children Overseas." Because processing of certain cases can be complex and time-consuming, citizens are encouraged to talk with a Consular officer as early as possible.

Notarials:
Consular Officers may perform several types of notarial services similar to a notary public in the US Officers may: (a) take affidavits, such as when giving power of attorney or certifying a translation, (b) acknowledge signatures, (c) authenticate local government documents, and (d) certify true copies. There is a $55 fee for notarial and authentication services; and a $20 fee for certified true copies.

List of Providers
In case you require medical or legal assistance, the Consular Section maintains a list of local doctors and lawyers. The US Embassy in Libreville assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or reputations of the persons or facilities whose names appear on the provider list.

Other Services:
The Consular Section maintains a complete list of all Department of State Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements throughout the world. Citizens may also obtain information on absentee voting, IRS tax forms, Social Security registration and benefits, and other services.

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