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Single-Entry eVisa

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Gabon electronic visa category for one, two or three months with a single entry through Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyOne, two or three months, single entry.In flux
Processing time
The application content states a 72-hour processing time after ETA reception and says an ETA request cannot be processed in a shorter period.
Government fees
The official fee API lists EUR 70 or XAF 45,000 for a single-entry eVisa. The public catalog also lists a EUR 15 processing fee.
Typical duration
One, two or three months, single entry.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon ↗

In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Single-Entry eVisa for Gabonese Republic is an unsponsored Gabon immigration route. Sources: official Gabonese Republic government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/gabon/single-entry-evisa#answer

What is the Single-Entry eVisa in Gabonese Republic?

Single-Entry eVisa is an unsponsored Gabon route. Indicative government fees are The official fee API lists EUR 70 or XAF 45,000 for a single-entry eVisa. The public catalog also lists a EUR 15 processing fee; indicative processing time is The application content states a 72-hour processing time after ETA reception and says an ETA request cannot be processed in a shorter period; typical duration is One, two or three months, single entry. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon on 28 June 2026.

Overview

Gabon DGDI presents the eVisa as an electronic travel authorisation platform for entry to Gabon. The public application content says eVisas are currently valid only for travellers entering Gabon by air through Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville. The official category API exposes SINGLE and MULTIPLE eVisa categories, while the single-entry duration API returns one month, two months and three months. The platform content says the online form must include the passport data-page copy, passport validity of at least six months before arrival, a recent color photo, and matching passport information. It also says payment is made on arrival when the eVisa sticker is delivered.

Additional sources

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Open the Gabon eVisa platform and select the single-entry category.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Choose the appropriate one-, two- or three-month duration and the correct purpose of visit.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Complete the form, upload the passport page and photograph, and add the purpose-specific evidence requested by the platform.

  4. After approval

    Wait for the ETA, then travel no earlier than the registered arrival date and pay the visa fee on arrival when the sticker is delivered.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Single-Entry eVisa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Single-Entry eVisa instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Gabon

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Gabon. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Check official Gabon eVisa categories ↗

    Use this official Gabon DGDI source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence or fee details for check official gabon evisa categories.

    Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon · verified

  2. Official guidanceApplicant
    Check single-entry eVisa durations ↗

    Use this official Gabon DGDI source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence or fee details for check single-entry evisa durations.

    Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon · verified

  3. FeesApplicant
    Check single-entry eVisa fees ↗

    Use this official Gabon DGDI source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence or fee details for check single-entry evisa fees.

    Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon · verified

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Frequently asked questions

How long can a Gabon single-entry eVisa be valid?+

The official duration API returns one month, two months and three months for the single-entry category.

Where can I enter with the eVisa?+

The official application content says eVisas are currently valid only for entry by air via Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon

Last checked: 28 June 2026

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