About Gabon
Whether you’re looking to visit, live or work in Gabon—we can support your immigration needs at every stage of your journey.
If you’re a foreign national looking to visit, live, and/or work in Gabon, a few options are available.
- Business Visits: As a business visitor, you'll need to secure a business visa from a Gabonese consular post before your travel. Business visitors are usually granted an initial stay of up to 90 days, with a single authorized entry into Gabon.
- Work Authorization: To work in Gabon, you'll need to first enter the country on a single-entry visa and take up employment once the work permit is approved. Once in Gabon, you can apply for a residence card (Carte de Séjour). To exit Gabon within your work-authorized period, you'll also need to secure a single-exit visa every time you leave the country. After a three-month continuous stay in Gabon, you will be eligible for a permanent visa. The permanent visa is valid for up to six months and allows you to travel multiple times in and out of Gabon.
- Internships/Traineeships: There is no trainee-specific work authorization in Gabon.
- Self-employment: There are no work authorization programs dedicated to potential investors or entrepreneurs in Gabon.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
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