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About Gabon
Gabon is a country in West-Central Africa near the Equator that borders the Atlantic Ocean on the west and Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and the Republic of Congo on the east. The country is slightly larger than the United Kingdom or a little smaller than the state of Colorado in the United States, with a total area of 267,668 km2.
Gabon’s population is projected to be 1.5 million. Libreville is the country’s capital and largest city. French (official) and a variety of Bantu languages are spoken. Gabon is one of Africa’s richest countries, allowing it to safeguard and preserve its magnificent rain forests, which are home to a diverse range of wildlife.
The mangroves and tidal beaches of Akanda Park are well-known. Mont Iboundji, Gabon’s highest peak, stands at 1,575 meters.
Why Gabon is famous?
- Gabon is known for its abundant natural resources, which serve as both a source of economic prosperity and visual pleasure for visitors from all over the world.
- Gabon is home to some of the world’s rarest animal species, some of which are endangered, and rainforests cover a large portion of the country.
- Gabonese people are known for their unity and friendliness since individuals of all ethnicities, faiths, cultures, and languages coexist and thrive.
- Gabon offers a lot of interesting facts that most people are unaware of. Let’s have a look at a few of them and discover more about this fascinating country.
- Gabon is the continent’s fifth-largest oil producer.
How to apply for a Gabon visa?
- Gabon has introduced an electronic visa, sometimes known as an e-visa, to make admission into the country easier.
- Fill out the application online along with the passport and a 35 × 45 mm color image taken less than 6 months.
- From one (1) to three (3) months of a single entry, the cost is 70 EUR or 45000 XAF + 15 EUR as a file processing fee.
- For six (6) months with multiple entries which cost 185 EUR or 120000 XAF + 15 EUR as a file processing fee
- Payment is made at the time of delivery of the e-visa sticker.
- You can fill out the form here.
Some countries are exempt from visas under the bilateral agreements with Gabon
| Country | Passports eligible for visa exemption | |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Brazil | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Burkina Faso | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Cuba | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Djibouti | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Egypt | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| France | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Germany | Diplomatic Passport | |
| Guinea | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Israel | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Ivory Coast | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Mali | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Mauritius | Ordinary Passport, Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Morocco | Ordinary Passport, Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Russian Federation | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Senegal | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| South Africa | Ordinary Passport, Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| South Korea | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Tunisia | Diplomatic Passport, Service Passport | |
| Turkey | Diplomatic Passport |
Documents required for Gabon Visa
- Fill out the application fees.
- Must hold a passport.
- passport photograph.
- Air tickets.
- Gabon requires proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Hotel confirmation.
Types of Gabon Visa
1. Tourist e-Visa
- Eligible tourists must complete an online form with personal and contact information, passport information, and basic trip intentions, as well as attach a few pieces of supporting evidence, to apply for a tourist visa in Gabon.
2. Embassy or consulate
- An embassy in Gabon can provide a tourist visa, a business visa, a transit visa, a work visa, a student visa, a resident visa, or any other type of visa. Depending on the needs of the traveler, it can be issued as a single or multiple entry travel document with a variety of stay and validity durations.
3. Transit visa
- Citizens of a few countries are exempt from obtaining a Gabon transit visa if they plan to continue their journey on the same or a connecting flight departing within 24 hours of their arrival. A transit visa for Gabon is required if you do not have one.
What is the processing time for the Gabon visa?
- Gabon visas might take up to 72 hours to process online (3 business days).
Best place to visit Gabon
1. Libreville
Libreville is home to over a third of Gabon’s population. It is the country’s capital and the country’s only real city.
2. Loango
Loango is without a doubt the crown jewel of the 13 national parks system.
Loango
3. Pongara National Park
Pongara National Park was chosen for its diversified topography, which spans over 900 square kilometers. Forests, mangrove flats, beaches, and savannahs make up the landscape.
Pongara National Park
4. Makokou
Makokou is the seat of the Ogooué-Ivindo region and the entryway to Gabon’s equivalent of Niagara Falls, the Kongou Falls.
Makokou
5. Franceville
Franceville, one of Gabon’s four main ‘cities,’ is where the Trans-Gabon Railway ends.
Franceville