Electronic business visa to Gabon: cost, documents, processing features

Business e-visa — is an official electronic visa that allows foreign nationals to enter Gabon for business purposes. Unlike a traditional visa, it is processed entirely online, without the need to visit a consulate. The visa allows legal participation in business meetings, conferences, negotiation processes, and short-term business trips, while it does not provide for labor activities in the country.

A business electronic visa is mandatory for citizens of most countries planning business visits to Gabon. Visa exemptions are granted only to citizens of countries with which Gabon has visa-free agreements (e.g., Mauritius, Morocco, South Africa). All other foreign nationals must obtain an electronic visa in advance to avoid problems at the border.

The process of obtaining a business e-visa takes from 3 to 7 business days from the moment of submitting the documents. In rare cases, verification may take a little longer if additional information from the applicant or a verification of an invitation from the company is required. Expedited processing options are available for an additional fee for urgent processing.

• Single-entry visa: valid for 30 days from the date of entry.
• Multiple-entry visa: can be issued for up to 90 days with multiple entries.
  For short-term business trips, a single-entry visa is often sufficient, however, for planning long-term business trips, it is recommended to arrange a multiple-entry visa in advance.

Yes, an extension is possible only within the country, through the General Directorate of Documentation and Immigration (DGDI) in Libreville.

• A visa valid for 1 month can be extended for another 2 months.
• A visa valid for 2 months can be extended for another 1 month.
• Multiple visas for 3 or 6 months are not extendable.

It is important to apply for an extension in advance, before the original visa expires.

To apply, you will need:

• A foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Gabon.
• A recent passport-sized photograph.
• The biography page of the foreign passport.
• Proof of accommodation in Gabon (hotel booking or invitation letter).
• An invitation from a company, business partner, or conference organizer confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Itinerary and plan of the business trip.
• A receipt for the consular fee payment.
• International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.

The cost of processing the Business e-Visum starts from 29 euros (as of September 2025) and depends on the processing speed. Urgent applications may be processed for an additional fee. It is recommended to check the exact current price on the official 'Price' page.

The standard business e-Visum provides for a single entry. For long-term visits and regular business trips, a multiple-entry visa can be issued, which allows several entries during the validity period.

Yes, vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory. The international certificate of vaccination is checked at the border. Vaccination is done once and provides lifelong protection.

Visa-free entry is possible only for citizens of countries with which Gabon has an appropriate agreement (Mauritius, Morocco, South Africa). For most foreign nationals, obtaining an e-Visum is mandatory for lawful entry into the country.