Everything You Need To Know About Gabon
Visa
Apart
from citizens of visa-exempt countries that include Cameroon, Central African
Republic, Republic of Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritius, Morocco, and
Tunisia, all other foreign nationals require a visa to enter Gabon.
For the
citizens of the United Kingdom, obtaining a visa is a must to enter Gabon.
British
nationals planning to enter Gabon can apply for both e-visas and regular visas
to enter Gabon. E-visas for business and tourist purposes allows a foreign
national to apply for a travel document from the comfort of their home.
On the
other hand, in order to get a regular visa, the traveler must apply directly
via the Gabon embassy.
Depending
on the purpose and nature of the visit, authorities in Gabon have classified
their visas into several types. Please find below the different types of visas Gabon
offer to foreign nationals.
Gabon
tourist e-visa
Gabon
issues tourist e-visas to foreign nationals who plan to enter the country
exclusively for tourism-related activities. Please note that these visas are
issued only for tourism purposes, and the foreign national is not supposed to
engage in any kinds of works during his stay in Gabon.
In order to get a Gabon
tourist e-visa, the applicant should submit the below-mentioned documents via
mail.
- The applicant should submit
the copy of his or her passport which has a minimum validity of six months
and two blank pages.
- It is necessary to submit a digital copy of a passport photograph.
- The traveler should submit copies of onward and return flight tickets or the full version of the itinerary. Please
note that the itinerary should show the name and number of the applicant.
- As a proof of accommodation,
the applicant should provide details of hotel room booking. This room
reservation confirmation should show the name of the applicant, name of
the hotel, and its address.
After
submitting the application, authorities in Gabon will analyze your request, and
will issue an e-visa within four to seven business days. Once you receive the
e-visa, you should take its print-out, and should carry it with you while
traveling to Gabon.
After arriving at the airport, you should show this
electronic travel authorization to immigration authorities, and they will grand
you the entry to the country.
Gabon
business e-visa
Gabon
issues business e-visas to people to foreign nationals who plan to visit the
country for business purposes.
Please find below the necessary documents that
should be submitted to obtain these business e-visas.
- In order to get a Gabon
business e-visa, the foreign national should submit the copy of passport.
Please ensure that this passport has a minimum validity of six months, and
adequate blank pages for markings.
- The applicant should submit a
recent photograph that is not older than six months.
- It is necessary to submit the
full version of the itinerary or the onward and return flight ticket
copies.
- The traveler should submit the
confirmed hotel room booking reservation as the proof of accommodation.
- It is mandatory to submit an
invitation letter from the company or organization in Gabon to obtain a
business e-visa.
Gabon
tourist visa
Foreign
nationals can also apply a tourist visa via the embassy, and these travel
documents are called regular tourist visas.
Please find below the documents
that should be submitted to obtain a Gabon regular tourist visa.
- It is necessary to submit the
copy of the passport page. This passport submitted by the visitor should
have a validity of six months, along with blank pages required for marking.
- Two recent photographs of the
applicant should be submitted.
- It is necessary to submit recent
bank statements to prove the current financial health of the traveler.
- The British national should submit
a recent utility bill as a proof of address in the United Kingdom.
- Full version of the itinerary or
onward and return ticket copies should be submitted.
- It is mandatory to submit the
International certificate of vaccination for yellow fever and cholera.
- A certified copy of the applicant’s
photo ID card should be submitted.
- Hotel room booking reservation
details should be submitted as the proof of accommodation.
- A letter from the applicant’s
employer in the United Kingdom should be submitted. This letter should
introduce the applicant, and should detail the nature and purpose of the
trip.
- The Gabon tourist visa
application form should be completed without any errors. If you face any
difficulties while filling up the application form, you can contact Visa
Genie, and we will assist you in all steps of the visa application
process.
Note:
If students are traveling to Gabon for tourism-related activities, it is
necessary to submit a letter from the school or college.
Tips
to consider while traveling with minors
If
traveling with minors, the below-mentioned documents should be submitted.
- A consent letter from both the
parents allowing the minor to visit Gabon should be submitted.
- A certificate of registration
from the school or college should be submitted.
- It is necessary to submit the
passport’s photocopy of both the parents.
- The birth certificate of the
minor should be submitted.
- It is necessary to submit
proof of sufficient funds.
Gabon
business visa
All
foreign nationals who wish to visit Gabon for business-related activities can
submit the below-mentioned documents to obtain a business visa.
- The passport of the traveler which
has a minimum validity of six months and two blank pages should be
submitted.
- Two recent passport
photographs taken in color should be submitted. In these photographs, the foreign national should maintain a neutral facial expression.
- It is necessary to submit the
proof of address in the UK. As proof of address, the applicant can submit utility bills.
- The applicant should submit recent
bank statement as a proof of livelihood.
- The traveler should submit the
full version of the itinerary.
- An international certificate
of yellow fever vaccination and cholera should be submitted.
- The applicant should submit an
employment certificate issued by the traveler’s UK employer.
- It is necessary to submit a
copy of UK employer’s registration certificate.
- The traveler should submit the
proof of accommodation. As a proof of accommodation, he or she can submit the hotel room booking reservation confirmation receipt. This proof should
show the name of the traveler, name of the hotel and its address.
- It is necessary to submit an
invitation letter from the host company in Gabon. This letter should detail the purpose of the trip, and it should be addressed to the Consulate of Gabon, Visa Section.
- The visa application form
should be completed. In case of any queries, do not hesitate to contact
Visa Genie.
Gabon
transit visa
UK
nationals do not need a visa if they are staying for 24 hours in Gabon while
traveling to a different destination.
In order to stay visa-free, British
nationals should meet the conditions noted below.
- The traveler should hold a valid
passport with at least one blank page.
- The traveler should ensure
that he or she is not leaving the International transit area in the airport.
- It is necessary to hold proof
of sufficient funds.
- The traveler should hold proof
of onward and return flight tickets.
- It is necessary to confirm
with the airline that boarding is allowed without a visa, as these rules
are subject to change.
Note:
If the traveler does not meet the above-mentioned criteria, it is necessary to
obtain a Gabon tourist visa.