(a) While possession of references is not an official requirement when applying for a tourist visa, they may help speed up the application process. (b) Both yellow fever, tropical disease and cholera vaccination certificates may be required to enter Gabon but are not necessary when applying for a visa. However, it is best to check with the Embassy prior to travel.

Passport valid for more than six months required by all.

Required by all.

Single-entry: £50 (Tourist or Transit); £70 (Business). Double-entry: £100 (Tourist or Transit); £140 (Business). Multiple-entry: £280 (Tourist, Transit or Business).

Single-entry: Three months from date of issue.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) One passport-size photo. (b) One application form. (c) Fee, payable in cash or by cheque only. (d) Valid passport valid for six months, with one blank page. (e) Registered stamped, self-addressed special delivery envelope for postal applications. Tourist: (a)-(e) and, (f) Hotel reservation, or invitation from resident of Gabon legalised in the town hall. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter from the company stating the date of departure and the reasons for the visit.

Minimum of four days.

Embassy of the Gabonese Republic in the UK
27 Elvaston Place, London SW7 5NL, UK
Tel: (020) 7823 9986.
Website: http://gabon.embassyhomepage.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1500.

Embassy of the Gabonese Republic in the USA
2034 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 797 1000.
E-mail: info@ambagabonusa.net
Consulate in: New York.