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Gabon Visa Types
Did you know you can apply for an online business, transit, or tourism visa through VisaHQ? As long as you are from an eligible country and you satisfy the requirements, you can get your visa in a few days. Below, you will find all the information you need about each visa option.
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These citizens are eligible for visa on arrival up to 90 days
These citizens are eligible for visa on arrival up to 90 days
The applicant for e-Visa should not travel before the arrival date specified in the registration or take the risk of traveling without having received the Travel Authorization Receipt. Applicants who do not respect these instructions will be driven back in accordance with Law N°5/86 of 18 June 1986, laying down the admission regime and stay of foreigners in the Gabonese republic.
Payments for evisa are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker
The applicant for e-Visa should not travel before the arrival date specified in the registration or take the risk of traveling without having received the Travel Authorization Receipt. Applicants who do not respect these instructions will be driven back in accordance with Law N°5/86 of 18 June 1986, laying down the admission regime and stay of foreigners in the Gabonese republic.
Payments for evisa are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker
The applicant for e-Visa should not travel before the arrival date specified in the registration or take the risk of traveling without having received the Travel Authorization Receipt. Applicants who do not respect these instructions will be driven back in accordance with Law N°5/86 of 18 June 1986, laying down the admission regime and stay of foreigners in the Gabonese republic.
Payments for evisa are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker
The applicant for e-Visa should not travel before the arrival date specified in the registration or take the risk of traveling without having received the Travel Authorization Receipt. Applicants who do not respect these instructions will be driven back in accordance with Law N°5/86 of 18 June 1986, laying down the admission regime and stay of foreigners in the Gabonese republic.
Payments for evisa are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker
The applicant for e-Visa should not travel before the arrival date specified in the registration or take the risk of traveling without having received the Travel Authorization Receipt. Applicants who do not respect these instructions will be driven back in accordance with Law N°5/86 of 18 June 1986, laying down the admission regime and stay of foreigners in the Gabonese republic.
Payments for evisa are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker
The applicant for e-Visa should not travel before the arrival date specified in the registration or take the risk of traveling without having received the Travel Authorization Receipt. Applicants who do not respect these instructions will be driven back in accordance with Law N°5/86 of 18 June 1986, laying down the admission regime and stay of foreigners in the Gabonese republic.
Payments for evisa are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker
The applicant for e-Visa should not travel before the arrival date specified in the registration or take the risk of traveling without having received the Travel Authorization Receipt. Applicants who do not respect these instructions will be driven back in accordance with Law N°5/86 of 18 June 1986, laying down the admission regime and stay of foreigners in the Gabonese republic.
Payments for evisa are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker
The applicant for e-Visa should not travel before the arrival date specified in the registration or take the risk of traveling without having received the Travel Authorization Receipt. Applicants who do not respect these instructions will be driven back in accordance with Law N°5/86 of 18 June 1986, laying down the admission regime and stay of foreigners in the Gabonese republic.
Payments for evisa are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.
Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.
Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date.
Police report. Original police report or Certificate of Good Conduct from the applicant's local police station.
Business Letter. A soft/hard copy of business letter from the sending company. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Gabon, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines: Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant). State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. nature of contracting, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Gabon. Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa). Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel. In the event the applicant is self-employed, please mention the nature of business conducted in Gabon in the application under "Other" in paragraph 1.15. Specify the place of accommodation in Gabon.
Yellow fever certificate. A yellow fever certificate from travelers coming from an infected area where HIV/AIDS is prevalent.
Cover Letter. A signed letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration explaining the purpose of the trip and requesting issuance of the visa.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.
Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.
Personal invitation. Personal Invitation
Police report. Original police report or Certificate of Good Conduct from the applicant's local police station.
Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Gabon, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).Yellow fever certificate. A yellow fever certificate from travelers coming from an infected area where HIV/AIDS is prevalent.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.
Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.
Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date.
Police report. Original police report or Certificate of Good Conduct from the applicant's local police station.
Personal letter. A letter stating the reason for transit and the country of destination.
Yellow fever certificate. A yellow fever certificate from travelers coming from an infected area where HIV/AIDS is prevalent.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.
Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.
Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date.
Police report. Original police report or Certificate of Good Conduct from the applicant's local police station.
Business Letter. A soft/hard copy of business letter from the sending company. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Gabon, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines: Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant). State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. nature of contracting, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Gabon. Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa). Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel. In the event the applicant is self-employed, please mention the nature of business conducted in Gabon in the application under "Other" in paragraph 1.15. Specify the place of accommodation in Gabon.
Yellow fever certificate. A yellow fever certificate from travelers coming from an infected area where HIV/AIDS is prevalent.
Cover Letter. A signed letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration explaining the purpose of the trip and requesting issuance of the visa.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for
A visa is not required for this destination.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for Tourist E-visa
Additional steps you may take:
- Check the current validity of your passport and the availability of blank visa pages
- Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Gabon
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
- Please show these documents upon arrivalCopy of purchased round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant's name and confirmation number must be on itinerary).Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay.A Letter of invitation from a company/host in Gabon accepting immigration responsibility.
- Please show these documents upon arrivalCopy of purchased round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant's name and confirmation number must be on itinerary).Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay.A Letter of invitation from a company/host in Gabon accepting immigration responsibility.
- Please show these documents upon arrivalCopy of purchased round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant's name and confirmation number must be on itinerary).Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay.A Letter of invitation from a company/host in Gabon accepting immigration responsibility.
- Please show these documents upon arrivalCopy of purchased round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant's name and confirmation number must be on itinerary).Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay.A Letter of invitation from a company/host in Gabon accepting immigration responsibility.
- Please show these documents upon arrivalCopy of purchased round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant's name and confirmation number must be on itinerary).Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay.A Letter of invitation from a company/host in Gabon accepting immigration responsibility.
- Please show these documents upon arrivalCopy of purchased round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant's name and confirmation number must be on itinerary).Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay.A Letter of invitation from a company/host in Gabon accepting immigration responsibility.
- Please show these documents upon arrivalCopy of purchased round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant's name and confirmation number must be on itinerary).Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay.A Letter of invitation from a company/host in Gabon accepting immigration responsibility.
- Please show these documents upon arrivalCopy of purchased round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant's name and confirmation number must be on itinerary).Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay.A Letter of invitation from a company/host in Gabon accepting immigration responsibility.
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Gabon Visa Policy
Gabon has a very robust visa policy that determines who requires a visa to enter the country and who doesn't. Currently, most visitors from other countries need visas to enter Gabon in advance, and such visas can be sourced from Gabonese missions abroad or online. Foreigners who do not require visas are allowed to stay in the country for 30 days or 90 days, depending on their nationality.
Visa-exempt countries are divided into two groups; those that can stay for 90 days, a mix of African and non-African countries. Visitors in this category can stay the longest in the country without visas.
The second list compromises a few first-world and a majority of second and third-world countries whose citizens can stay in Angola for just 30 days.
Visitors who do not come from any of the visa-exempt countries must visit the Angolan embassy or consulate in their country or a neighboring country or even ally for a visa through an official visa agent working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Foreign Mission. After submitting the application, the processing takes a few weeks before the visa is ready.
Gabon e Visa
Only some people need to visit the embassy or consulate to apply for a visa, as there is an electronic visa Program that has been in operation since 2015. This e-visa program is open to visitors who arrive in the country via the Leon Mba Airport in the Capital city of Libreville. The online application form must be correctly filled, and Al required documents must be attached in soft copies.
It is mandatory for the application fee to be paid before the applicant can submit the application for processing. Fees are paid using a valid debit or credit card. As for the processing time, it takes up to 72 hours.
Transiting Through Gabon
International trackers can change flights in Gabon en route to another country if they remain in the airport in under 24 hours if they come from selected countries. However, travelers from other countries absent from the list must apply for transit visas.
Gabon e Visa Eligibility
Here are the eligibility criteria for applicants.
Nationality: Only persons from eligible countries can apply for a Gabonese online visa. If you have dual nationality, at least one of the countries must be on the approved list. Applicants who are not citizens of any of the approved countries will be denied this online visa.
Passport: The applicant must have a valid passport for at least six months from arrival. The passport must also have at least two free pages for the visa stickers they will be issued at the point of arrival. If your passport does not meet these requirements, you should get a new one first.
Visiting For A Short Time: They must only intend to stay in Gabon for a short time. If they have any plans to become temporary or permanent residents in Gabon, they must apply to the nearest Gabonese consulate or embassy for a residential visa.
Law Abiding: Persons with intentions to visit Gabon to commit crimes should not apply for this visa. All visitors are expected to be law-abiding and respect Gabon's legal and customary laws.
Proof of Funds And Accommodation: Visitors are expected to be financially capable of meeting their needs during their time in the country. They must show proof of funds to cover their stay as well as their accommodation. Hotel reservations will be required for all visitors, but those who have friends or family in the country can provide a valid house address to that effect.
Key Information About Gabon e Visa and Traveling To Gabon
Francophone Country: Gabon is one of many Francophone countries in Africa, and French is the official lingua franca. Your e-visa will be printed in French; if you can speak a little bit of French, that will help with your interaction with the locals. However, officials at the airport are mostly multi-lingual, so communication should not be a problem should not be a problem at the arrival section of the airport.
Arrive On The Approved Date: Your e-visa has an approved arrival date which must be honored. While you may arrive in Gabon after this date, you are not allowed to come before the due date, or you will not be allowed into the country.
Use The Approved Routes: Although there are several land and sea routes in Gabon, including a few other airports, the only approved route for e-visa holders is the Leon Mba International Airport in the Capital city of Libreville. If you choose to come through any other route, you will have issues with the local law enforcement officers on duty.
Print Out A Copy: Always travel with a printed copy of your e-visa to show as proof that you are temporarily residing in the county legally. The immigration officers at the arrival point will stamp your passport to allow you into the country, but you should always go out with a copy of your e-visa in your bag, purse, or pocket in case of any eventuality.
The Same Passport: You are advised to travel with the same passport used for the application, as the passport number is registered on the visa. If you travel with q different passport, it will be assumed that you are attempting to enter the country illegally and will be turned back. The acceptable passport validity is six months; if yours will not meet that requirement by the day of your arrival, do get a new passport before applying for the e-visa.
Visa Sticker: At the point of entry, you will need to pay a few to convert your online visa into a sticker visa which will be attached to your passport. Always have cash in the local currency or US dollars to pay your fee.
Gabon Visa Online – Get your Gabon e-Visa with VisaHQ
Taking a trip to Gabon can be an exciting proposition, but you will need a visa in order to do so unless you are from a visa-exempt country. Gabon e-visa application can be done online from the comfort of your home if you have an internet-connected smartphone. VisaHQ offers eligible applicants access to the online application and provides detailed information about the different visa options, processing time, policy information, and more.
How To Apply For A Visa With VisaHQ?
You can submit your application to the Gabonese authorities using our platform, which is safe, secure, and user-friendly. Even if you don't have prior experience with online applications, you can complete yours and submit it for progress in a matter of minutes. Kindly follow these few steps.
Fill out the Form: Start by choosing the e-visa you want, then carefully fill out the application form. The passport information, personal details, and itinerary information sections should be accurately filled with no errors.
Upload your documents: Upload a scanned copy of your passport bio-data page showing your full information and image. Also, upload any other necessary documents required for the passport you choose. You must also pay the application fee with your bank card before submitting the Form.
Get your e-visa: The Gabonese authorities will take 1-3 days to process your application, and if you meet all the conditions, the visa will be sent to your email address. Do print a copy and keep it safe for your trip.
Why Use VisaHQ
VisaHQ has been a top-rated online application platform for international travelers seeking online visas. We have been in business for more than 2 decades and offer a professional service that only a few competitors can rival. With offices in six countries and two continents, we have an active network of professionals with marked experience who can handle all your online visa application needs.
We believe that online applications should be easy for first-timers and experienced applicants, which is why we structure our application process in such a way that the applicant can complete the process in a few minutes. If you use VisaHQ, you are guaranteed the following
- User-friendly website
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- Fast online application
- Track your visa status online
- Save your information for reuse
- Apply for multiple visas at once
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Gabon COVID-19 travel restrictions
- Entry is openGabon resumed air travel in a reduced capacity, while land and sea borders remain closed. Internally, some restrictions are being lifted.
Passengers entering Gabon are no longer required to show a negative COVID-19 test at Libreville airport, nor are they subject to mandatory testing at Libreville airport; travelers don't need to provide your vaccination status for entry to Gabon.Prior to arrival requirementsValid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.Upon arrival restrictions😷Masks are required in public spaces and transport.Negative COVID-19 test upon arrival: you may be asked to present a negative PCR test on departure (consult your airline before you travel).
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