Visa to Gabon: how to apply, documents and terms

The journey to Gabon begins with a properly issued visa. This is a mandatory document for entry into the country, regardless of the purpose of the trip. The visa application process may seem simple at first glance, but in practice, there are often difficulties: mismatch of documents, errors in filling out the form, outdated consulate requirements.

To avoid refusal and save time, it is better to entrust the visa application to professionals. Through the visa agency buch-dein-visum.de you can quickly and safely apply for a visa to Gabon online. Agency managers will check the documents, fill out the form without errors and submit everything to the consulate on your behalf — thus you are guaranteed to get the result without unnecessary risks.

For entry into Gabon, citizens of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, as well as other countries of the European Union need a visa. There is no visa-free regime even for short trips.

Exceptions are only provided for holders of diplomatic or service passports if there are special agreements.

If you are planning a tourist trip, a business trip, visiting relatives or friends  — it is necessary to apply for a visa to Gabon in advance.

By 2025, there are two main ways to obtain a visa for Gabon:

• Electronic visa (eVisa)
  An electronic visa is suitable for tourists, business trips, and private visits, and the permit is sent by email
  The received e-visa is presented upon entry into the country in printed form.
  
  
• Consular visa
  Issued through the consulate or visa center. This option is chosen by those who plan a long stay, work, study, or multiple entries.

Managers at buch-dein-visum.de will help determine which type of visa is right for you and prepare a complete package of documents in accordance with current requirements.

Tourist visa: Issued to citizens of Germany and the EU who plan vacations, sightseeing tours, or travel around the country.

• Purpose of entry: tourism, cultural trips, relaxation.
• Validity period: from 30 to 90 days, depending on the selected type (single or multiple entry).

Business visa: Intended for company representatives, entrepreneurs, and business travelers.

• Purpose of entry: business meetings, negotiations, participation in exhibitions and conferences.
• Validity period: from 30 days to 6 months, possible arrangement of multiple entries.

Private (visitor) visa: Suitable for trips to relatives or friends living in Gabon.

• Purpose of entry: personal visits, family events.
• Validity period: usually up to 90 days, single entry.

To apply for a visa, citizens of Germany and EU countries will need to prepare the following documents:

• International passport, valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip.
• Copy of the first page of the international passport.
• Completed visa application form (in English or French).
• Photograph 3.5×4.5 cm on a light background.
• Confirmation of round-trip airline tickets.
• Accommodation confirmation (hotel booking or invitation from a private person).
• Proof of financial means (bank statement or income certificate).
• Insurance valid for the duration of the stay in Gabon.
• For a business visa — an invitation from a company or partner in Gabon.
• For a private visa — an invitation from the host with a copy of his passport or resident card.