Apply for visas by completing an application form and submitting it to the Embassy of Gabon in person or by post.
If by post, a prepaid self-addressed envelope is required to have the passport returned (Royal Mail Special Delivery).
Even if all the documents required are submitted, it will not automatically lead to the issuing of a visa.
- The visa fees are not refunded and the Embassy reserves the right to refuse a visa without any justification.
- Provide an authorization letter (granting permission to someone to act on the visa applicant’s behalf).
- Provide a copy of I.D.
Download Visa Application Form here
- Visa lodging and collection will be done every day
- The application will take :
- 2 days processing for the diplomatic passports
- 3 days processing for the ordinary passports
- Visa office opening times:
- Lodging: 9:30am-11.30am, Monday to Friday
- Collection: 3:00pm-4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
- Fees:
- Cash only (cheques not accepted).
N.B: A same day service will be provided as usual.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
- BUSINESS VISA
- A valid and recognized passport/ travel document (at least 6 months up to its date of expiration) and its copy.
- Two (2) current passport-sized photos (in colour)
- Applicant must submit duly completed one (1) visa application form in his/her own hand writing
- Copy of the Company Registration Certificate for the companies based in UK (for business owners only)
- Formal invitation letter from the Gabonese company (stating purposes of the business trip…)
- Proof of activity: Employment Certificate, signed by the Employer
- Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservation or invitation letter or accommodation certificate “Certificat d’hébergement”
- Valid Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay in Gabon
- Proof of address : current utility bill
- Proof of travel: a confirmed return ticket.
- TOURIST, VISIT & ASYLUM (TRAVEL DOCUMENT) VISA
- A valid and recognized passport/ travel document (at least 6 months up to its date of expiration) and its copy.
- Two (2) current passport-sized photos (in colour)
- Applicant must submit duly completed one (1) visa application form in his/her own hand writing
- Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservation or invitation letter or accommodation certificate “Certificat d’hébergement”
- Certified copy of the ID card or Residence Permit of the person inviting you.
- Proof of activity: Employment Certificate, signed by the Employer
- Proof of Studies (for students only) : official letter from the school, college, university or proof of enrolment for the entire upcoming school year
- Valid Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay in Gabon
- Proof of address : current utility bill
- Proof of travel: a confirmed return ticket.
NB: Applicant(s) under 18 years of age must provide :
- Letter of consent from the parents authorizing the minor to travel to Gabon
- Certificate of registration (from the school, university…)
- Photocopy of passport or ID card from the two parents.
- Photocopy of the minor’s birth certificate
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay in Gabon.
- DIPLOMATIC VISA
- Note Verbale
- Two (2) current passport-sized photos (in colour)
- A valid and recognized passport/ travel document (at least 6 months up to its date of expiration) and its copy.
- Applicant must submit duly completed one (1) visa application form in his/her own hand writing.
- OTHERS
Military:
- Official letter/Note Verbale from the British Ministry of Defence
- Official letter/Note Verbale from the Gabonese Ministry of Defence
- Two (2) current passport-sized photos (in colour)
- You must hold a valid and recognized passport/ travel document (at least 6 months up to its date of expiration) and its copy.
- Applicant must submit duly completed one (1) visa application form in his/her own hand writing.
Journalists:
- Mission Order/Assignment letter from the press/media company based in UK
- Official accreditation letter from the Gabonese Ministry of Communication
- Two (2) current passport-sized photos (in colour)
- A valid and recognized passport/ travel document (at least 6 months up to its date of expiration) and its copy.
- Applicant must submit duly completed one (1) visa application form in his/her own hand writing
- Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservation confirmation letter.
- VISA FEES
| Visa | Entries | Validity | Fees | Processing | Payment |
| Tourism &Visit | Single | 3 months | £80 | 3 working days | cash only |
| Tourism & Visit | Multiple | 3 months | £240 | 3 working days | cash only |
| Business | Single | 3 months | £130 | 3 working days | cash only |
| Business | Multiple | 3 months | £330 | 3 working days | cash only |
NB: A same day visa is available for an additional £50.