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Gabon e-Visa

 

Gabon e-Visa

 

Gabon e-Visa General Information

The Gabon e-Visa is an electronic visa that allows for entering Gabon for purposes including tourism, business, and medical treatment. It is issued for all eligible travelers and remains valid for up to 6 months from the date of arrival in the country (depending on the visa type).

The Gabon electronic visa was introduced in 2015. Since then, it has been a great help in facilitating the visa application process. While the traditional procedure requires the applicant to schedule a visit at the Embassy, you can obtain an e-Visa to Gabon from home.

To apply for the Gabon visa online, you must follow a few simple steps: complete the application form, submit the required documents, and cover the visa processing fee. When the permit is ready, it will be delivered to your e-mail.

The port of entry that accepts Gabon e-Visa is Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville.

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Who Needs an e-Visa for Gabon

Every foreign citizen who would like to visit Gabon must apply for a suitable visa first. Many of them are considered eligible for a visa on arrival (the permit is issued while arriving in Gabon) or an electronic visa (the permit is issued online before the journey).

There are 11 counties whose citizens may visit Gabon visa-free. They may stay in the country for up to 90 days.

  • CongoCongo
  • Central African RepublicCentral African Republic
  • CameroonCameroon
  • GuineaGuinea
  • Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea
  • MoroccoMorocco
  • MauritiusMauritius
  • ChadChad
  • South AfricaSouth Africa
  • Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tome and Principe

If you come from a visa-free country but would like for your journey to Gabon to last longer, you are required to obtain a regular visa or an electronic visa.

List of Eligible Countries

 

e-Visa for Gabon is available to the citizens of following countries:

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  • Afghanistan Afghanistan
  • Albania Albania
  • Algeria Algeria
  • Andorra Andorra
  • Angola Angola
  • Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda
  • Armenia Armenia
  • Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas Bahamas
  • Bangladesh Bangladesh
  • Barbados Barbados
  • Belarus Belarus
  • Belize Belize
  • Benin Benin
  • Bhutan Bhutan
  • Bolivia Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana Botswana
  • Brunei Brunei
  • Burkina Faso Burkina Faso
  • Burundi Burundi
  • Cambodia Cambodia
  • Cameroon Cameroon
  • Cape Verde Islands Cape Verde Islands
  • Central African Republic Central African Republic
  • Chad Chad
  • Chile Chile
  • Colombia Colombia
  • Comoros Comoros
  • Congo, Republic of Congo, Republic of
  • Costa Rica Costa Rica
  • Cuba Cuba
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of
  • Djibouti Djibouti
  • Dominica Dominica
  • Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador Ecuador
  • Egypt Egypt
  • El Salvador El Salvador
  • Guinea Equatoriale Guinea Equatoriale
  • Eritrea Eritrea
  • Ethiopia Ethiopia
  • Fiji Fiji
  • Gambia Gambia
  • Georgia Georgia
  • Ghana Ghana
  • Grenada Grenada
  • Guatemala Guatemala
  • Guinea Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana Guyana
  • Haiti Haiti
  • Honduras Honduras
  • Hong Kong SAR Hong Kong SAR
  • Iceland Iceland
  • Iran Iran
  • Iraq Iraq
  • Israel Israel
  • Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
  • Jamaica Jamaica
  • Jordan Jordan
  • Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
  • Kenya Kenya
  • Kiribati Kiribati
  • Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos Laos
  • Lebanon Lebanon
  • Lesotho Lesotho
  • Liberia Liberia
  • Libya Libya
  • Liechtenstein Liechtenstein
  • Macau Macau
  • Macedonia Macedonia
  • Madagascar Madagascar
  • Malawi Malawi
  • Malaysia Malaysia
  • Maldives Maldives
  • Mali Mali
  • Marshall Islands Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania Mauritania
  • Moldova Moldova
  • Monaco Monaco
  • Mongolia Mongolia
  • Montenegro Montenegro
  • Mozambique Mozambique
  • Myanmar (Burma) Myanmar (Burma)
  • Namibia Namibia
  • Nauru Nauru
  • Nepal Nepal
  • New Zealand New Zealand
  • Nicaragua Nicaragua
  • Nigeria Nigeria
  • Niger Niger
  • North Korea North Korea
  • Norway Norway
  • Pakistan Pakistan
  • Palau Palau
  • Palestine Palestine
  • Panama Panama
  • Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay Paraguay
  • Peru Peru
  • Philippines Philippines
  • Rwanda Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia Saint Lucia
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa Samoa
  • San Marino San Marino
  • São Tomé E Principe São Tomé E Principe
  • Senegal Senegal
  • Serbia Serbia
  • Seychelles Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
  • Singapore Singapore
  • Solomons Solomons
  • Somali Republic Somali Republic
  • South Sudan South Sudan
  • Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • Sudan Sudan
  • Suriname Suriname
  • Swaziland Swaziland
  • Switzerland Switzerland
  • Syria Syria
  • Taiwan Taiwan
  • Tajikistan Tajikistan
  • Tanzania Tanzania
  • Thailand Thailand
  • Togolese Republic Togolese Republic
  • East Timor East Timor
  • Turkmenistan Turkmenistan
  • Tuvalu Tuvalu
  • Uganda Uganda
  • Ukraine Ukraine
  • Uruguay Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu Vanuatu
  • Venezuela Venezuela
  • Vietnam Vietnam
  • Yemen Yemen
  • Zambia Zambia
  • Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
  • Holy See Holy See

Gabon e-Visa Types

Currently, there are two types of available e-Visas to Gabon. They differ in the number of guaranteed entries and the promised validity period.

  • single-entry e-Visa – valid for up to 3 months
  • multiple-entry eVisa – valid for up to 6 months

Gabon e-Visa Application Form

The Gabon visa online application procedure is easy and requires only 15 minutes of your free time. To proceed with the registration, prepare a working electronic device that is connected to the Internet.

For a successful Gabon e-Visa application, you need to follow four simple steps:

  • Fill in the visa application form with personal data and passport details
  • Upload the required documents, including the biometric photo
  • Pay the processing fee using the selected method of online payment
  • Pay the visa fee on arrival in Gabon

It is highly recommended to double-check the completed online application form before submitting it for processing. If the office workers find any discrepancies in your documentation, your visa request will be denied.

Once the permit is approved, it will be sent directly to your e-mail address. It is necessary to print your online visa before you enter Gabon.

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Gabon Online Visa Validity Period

The validity period of your online visa to Gabon will differ depending on the type you have selected. If you applied for the single-entry visa, it should remain valid for 3 months. On the other hand, a multiple-entry visa is issued for 6 months.

The validity period starts the moment you enter Gabon.

Transit Information

Nationals of selected countries do not need to apply for a visa if they are passing through Gabon (transit) to another destination on the same flight or on a connecting flight that departs within 24 hours of their arrival.

Other situations require you to obtain a Gabon Transit Visa.

Gabon Visa Requirements

It is essential to make sure you meet the necessary requirements before you apply for the Gabon online visa registration process.

  • two copies of the applicant’s biometric photo
  • one copy of the applicant’s passport bio-data page

You must have a passport that will remain valid for at least 6 months from the planned date of departure from Gabon. The document should have two blank pages for the visa stamp.

Keep in mind that depending on your country of origin, it may be necessary to prepare supporting documentation.

  • invitation letter (if applicable)
  • proof of sufficient funds (if applicable)
  • proof of booked accommodation (if applicable)
  • official certificate of yellow fever vaccination (if applicable)

Visa Summary

  • eVisa destination

    DESTINATION

    Gabon

  • eVisa price

    PRICE

    price depends on selected visa type

  • eVisa Processing time

    PROCESSING TIME

    a few days

  • Visa validity

    VALID FOR

    • single-entry – up to 3 months
    • multiple-entry – up to 6 months
  • Visa requirements documents

    WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY

    • valid e-mail
    • valid passport
    • current biometric photo
    • online payment method
    • supporting documents
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I get an e-Visa for Gabon?

In order to obtain a Gabon visa online, you must complete the application form. Registration can be done on your computer or smartphone, and it requires you to fill in the questionnaire, submit the necessary documents, and pay the mandatory fee.

When will I receive an e-Visa for Gabon?

The processing of a Gabon online visa should not take more than a few days. However, bear in mind the procedure may be delayed due to external factors. As soon as your Gabon visa is approved, it will be delivered to you electronically via e-mail.

Do I need to print my Gabon e-Visa?

Yes, it is mandatory to print out your approved Gabon visa. The digital form of the permit will not be accepted by immigration officers, and you will not be allowed to enter Gabon.

What if my e-Visa for Gabon is not approved?

If it happens that your e-Visa has not been approved, it is recommended to contact the Support Team for help with the issue. The reason behind the decision could be submitting insufficient documentation or making spelling mistakes in the application form.

How long can I stay in Gabon with e-Visa?

You are allowed to stay in Gabon as long as it is stated in your approved visa. Depending on the selected type of permit, this period may vary between 30 days and 6 months.

What is the validity of the Gabon e-Visa?

The validity of the Gabon visa online changes depending on the selected visa type. A single-entry online visa will be issued for a time of up to 3 months. The multiple-entry permit allows you to stay in Gabon for 6 months.

Do children need an e-Visa to Gabon?

Yes, every person that is traveling to Gabon, regardless of age, should possess a valid visa. Parents or guardians should apply for a suitable permit for their children.

What is the cost of a Gabon e-Visa?

The cost of the Gabon online visa varies depending on the time period you would like to spend in the country and the guaranteed number of entries.

What must I have to apply for e-Visa for Gabon?

The registration procedure takes place online, so it is essential to have a working electronic device prepared for the application. You may use either a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone. Remember that you must have access to the Internet.

What is the processing time for Gabon e-Visa?

The entire application procedure should not take more than 15 minutes. Waiting time for your approved visa is usually a few days, but in some cases, it may be prolonged.

What documents are required to get an e-Visa for Gabon?

In order to apply for the Gabon visa, you should check if you meet the mandatory requirements. For the procedure, it is essential to prepare two copies of the applicant's biometric photo and a scan of the applicant's passport bio-data page. You may be asked to provide additional documentation.

What data do I need to provide in the application for Gabon e-Visa?

In the application, you will be asked to provide your personal data (name, surname, country of birth, date of birth). It is also essential to write down information from your passport, such as the issue and expiry date.