Gabon - Apply for Business Visa

ProcedureEdit

1.To obtain a Gabon business visa, an applicant is advised to start by finding the closest issuing agency in home or neighbouring Country. The issuing agencies are the consulates and embassies in foreign countries, they can be located by either visiting http://www.embassypages.com/gabon and http://gabon.embassyhomepage.com/gabonese_visa_information_gabon_visa_service_cheap_flights_gabon_hotels_libreville_travel_insurance_gabon_embassy_london.htm or the applicant can visit http://ga.embassyinformation.com/ and search for the nearest issuing office by following directions / steps given on the page;

2.When the closest issuing office is found, the applicant is required to find out what is required to obtain a business visa, which can be done by visiting the identified office;

3.When information required is obtained, the applicant must assess his / her eligibility and if eligible, he / she goes ahead to prepare all the documents required;

4.From the identified issuing office, the applicant also obtains a visa application form and fills it accurately;

5.He / she thereafter makes the necessary payment;

6.Attached all the required documents and the payment receipt on to the filled application form;

7.Submit application to the issuing agency (at this stage applicants who decide to use visa agents submit applications to the chosen agent which then forwards it to the issuing agency for processing);

8.After the documents have been submitted, the applicant then waits for the visa to be processed.

Apply OnlineEdit

Some visa agents in some countries provide online visa application services for instance:-

1.USA applicant can apply for the Gabon business visa online by visiting http://gabon.visahq.com/#!gabon-business-visa and select the apply online button to complete the online application and thereafter sends the required documents to the agent.

2.The USA applicant can also apply for a Gabon business visa online by visiting http://www.travelvisapro.com/visa/gabon. On the page, the applicant follows the instructions given and the system takes him / her through the application process;

Required DocumentsEdit

1.A valid passport

2.Recent passport-size photos

3.Business letter from host company

4.Letter of invitation from host company

5.Police Clearance Certificate

6.International Certificate of Vaccination

7.Onward/return tickets or confirmed itinerary

8.Evidence of sufficient funds for travel like bank statements

9.Hotel Reservations (if necessary)

10.Payment slips

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Foreign affairs, Cooperation, Francophonie & Regional Integration

Bote Postale 2245,

Libreville

Telephone : (1) 727-600/ 742-370

Fax : +241(1) 742-375

Department of Documentation and Immigration.

Dr. Gerard Valeri

B.P. 6349 Quartier saint Benoit

81 Rue du Senateur Anguilet

Libreville

Tel: 241-76-66-58 Libreville

1.Gabons embassies, high commissions or consulate offices in foreign countries. A list of these plus their contacts can be downloaded from http://gabon.embassyhomepage.com/gabonese_visa_information_gabon_visa_service_cheap_flights_gabon_hotels_libreville_travel_insurance_gabon_embassy_london.htm

2.Immigration Department Ministry of the Interior, Security & Immigration Libreville

EligibilityEdit

Foreigners who wish to visit Gabon for purposes of short term business / work.

FeesEdit

Fees vary basing on where the application is submitted 1.The fees are usually as below:

Business visa single-entry 80
Business visa double-entry 150
Business visa multiple-entry 280

2.Applicants in USA pay the following fees:

Business Visa Regular (Single and multiple entry) ranges from $ 140 $ 165
Business Visa Rush (Single and multiple entry) ranges from $ 200 $ 205

ValidityEdit

Business visa Validity is usually up to three (3) months

Documents to UseEdit

Visa Application Form

Global Service Order Form (USA applicants)

Sample application form can be downloaded from https://www.abriggs.com/visas/g/gabon_business_visa.php,
http://www.capitolvisa.com/visas/gabon-b-visa.php,
http://www.travelvisapro.com/visa/gabon,
http://gabon.travisa.com/
http://www.samspassport.com/visa/gabon.shtml

Sample business letter can be viewed at http://www.capitolvisa.com/visas/gabon-b-visa.php, http://gabon.travisa.com/ and at http://www.travelvisapro.com/visa/gabon,

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

Business visa normal processing Five (5) working days. Business visa rush processing Two (2) working days

InstructionsEdit

1.Business visa is not issued to applicants who intend to provide technical assistance services of any nature;

2.An applicant must ensure that his / her passport is valid with a blank visa page;

3.If the passport has expired, the applicant must endeavor to renew it before applying for a visa;

4.The business to be engaged in must be for a short period of time;

5.Applicants must not submit false information;

6.Applicants must not stay in the country beyond validity period of visa;

7.Enter through designated entry points;

8.With a visa one does not automatically enter Gabon, the immigration department makes the final decision of either to accept or reject entry;

9.Applications may be submitted in person, by email or through a visa agent in home country;

10.Business and invitation letters must be prepared on company headed papers;

11.Applicants must be of good character and of good health;

12.An applicant must be ready to follow laws, rules and regulations of the country if visa is granted;

13.Applicants must not carry dangerous and prohibited materials / substances while entering Gabon;

14.Applications can be submitted in person, mailed or can be submitted through visa agents;

15.Ensure that the submitted application form is signed and dated;

16.Always have enough funds before traveling;

17.An applicant traveling with a child must have evidence of parent responsibility or authorization from parents

Required InformationEdit

1.Full name, contact and physical address of applicant

2.Age, Sex, and Marital status of applicant

3.Country of origin / citizenship of applicant

4.Purpose of your trip

5.Duration of stay in Gabon

6.Trip details (flight to be used, dates of arrival and departure from Gabon)

7.Name of host company in Gabon

8.Contact and physical address of host company

9.Position held by applicant in the host company

10.Financial stand of applicant

11.Details of people to travel with to Gabon (if any)

12.Details of where the applicant shall be staying while in Gabon i.e. hotel details or details of host person

Need for the DocumentEdit

A Gabon business visa is a stamp or endorsement placed by officials of Gabon on a passport of a foreigner to allow him / her to visit Gabon for purposes of short term business. The business visas can be obtained from the Embassies or consulates of Gabon in foreign countries.

Information which might helpEdit

Applicants must know that the visa processing time are only working days, it does not include weekends, holidays, and regular consular closings and that day one begins the day after application has been received and that prices are charged per applicant.

External LinksEdit

http://www.capitolvisa.com/visas/gabon-b-visa.php

http://gabon.travisa.com/

http://visados.com/en/visa-for-Gabon

http://www.travelvisapro.com/visa/gabon

http://www.passportsandvisas.com/visas/gabon-visa-faq.asp

https://www.abriggs.com/visas/g/gabon_business_visa.php

http://www.samspassport.com/visa/gabon.shtml

http://gabon.embassyhomepage.com/gabonese_visa_information_gabon_visa_service_cheap_flights_gabon_hotels_libreville_travel_insurance_gabon_embassy_london.htm

OthersEdit

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