Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer
Ministry of Transportation & Civil Aviation
Bote Postale 2087,
Libreville
Telephone :241 (1) 747-197
Fax :241 (1) 747-198
One year $60.00 2 weeks
The international Drivers license is valid for one year or Five years from the date of issue
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International Driving Permits are recognized in over 160 countries and they are mandatory in over 80 countries. A similar document, Gabon Driving Permit, is recognized throughout in the 160 countries and is mandatory for driving in Gabon with an international driving .You can obtain either a one year or 5 year International Driving Permit for ordinary driving permit holders.
Different countries have different requirements to drive legally on their public roads so you should verify requirements for a driving license when you plan to drive in Gabon.
The International Driving Permit is recognized in Gabon as of January 2009 and should be used in conjunction with your Foreign drivers license.
The international driving License in Gabon is translated into two official languages English and French.
Once you are granted a Gabonese visa, you are free to travel throughout Gabon. If you are traveling south through Gabon to reach the Congos, Gabonese immigration will require you to stop and register your vehicle at the town of Ndende on the Tchibanga route south to Congo.
Medical insurance is not required for travel through Gabon; however, the consular section advises that you travel with a medical evacuation (medevac) insurance plan for the duration of your planned trip Should you require minor surgery or basic Western medical care, Gabon (and many of the countries you will be traveling through) will have limited services.
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
http://www.adcidl.com/Driving-in-Gabon.html
http://www.international-driver-license.com/Gabon.html
http://libreville.usembassy.gov/travelers_info.html
http://cibtvisas.com/international-driving-permits.php
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