TRAVELERS' INFORMATION

American Citizen Registration

All US citizens travelling or residing in Gabon or São Tomé & Príncipe are encouraged to register with the Embassy. This allows the Embassy to know more accurately the number and location of U.S. citizens in country should an emergency arise.  The Privacy Act precludes the Embassy from releasing information about a citizen without his/her explicit authorization.  There is no fee for this service.  American citizens may register online through the Department of State's Internet Based Registration Service  or in person at the Embassy. 

Travel Warnings & Travel Alerts

Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid a certain country.  The State Department issues Travel Alerts to disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term conditions that pose significant risks or disruptions to Americans.    

Read more about the Department's Public Announcement on civil aviation and airports in the United Kingdom.

The State Department recommends that travelers check the Travel Warnings webpage for the most recent country information.  

Country Information

Country Specific Information for Gabon and Sao Tome & Principe provide information on such matters as the health conditions, crime, currency, entry requirements and other general information.  The CIA Factbook and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also provide general information for travelers.