About Gabon
Whether your company is sending employees to Gabon or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- Immigration laws in Gabon are relatively restrictive. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility and benefits for accompanying family members vary by visa classification. Gabon is part of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) which provides a specific framework for its member states.
- Most foreign nationals traveling to Gabon on business require a business visa. Business visitors are usually granted an initial stay of up to 90 days with a single authorized entry into Gabon. Business visa holders who are granted a stay period of fewer than 90 days may seek an extension for a cumulative stay of 90 days.
- To work in Gabon, most foreign nationals require a work permit and a residence card. Once their work permit is approved, most foreign nationals must first obtain an entry authorization visa to make a single entry into Gabon and take up employment. Once in Gabon, they can then apply for a residence card (Carte de Séjour). To exit Gabon, foreign nationals must apply for a multiple-entry and exit visa every time they leave the country. After a three-month continuous stay in Gabon from their last date of entry, foreign nationals are eligible for a permanent visa. The permanent visa is valid for up to six months and includes multiple entries and exits.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
Related offices or regional coordination center (“RCC”)
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Fragomen RCC for Gabon (Johannesburg)
