What documents does a China citizen need for a Gabon visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended arrival date - Digital passport-style photo, white background, uploaded during the online application - Scanned copy of the passport bio-data page - Proof of accommodation in Gabon (hotel booking or invitation letter) - Return or onward flight ticket - Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (bank statement) - Yellow fever vaccination certificate (required for entry into Gabon) - No biometrics required at application stage; fingerprints may be taken on arrival at Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport

What types of visas can China citizens get for Gabon?

- Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for a stay of up to 30 days, fee approximately USD 90 - Business e-Visa: single or multiple entry, up to 30-90 days depending on purpose, fee approximately USD 120-150 - Transit e-Visa: for short layovers, lower fee and shorter validity, typically a few days

How do China citizens apply for a Gabon visa?

- Go to the official Gabon e-Visa portal (evisa.dgdi.ga) - Create an account, fill in personal and travel details, and upload the required documents - Pay the fee online by credit/debit card in USD or EUR - Processing is typically completed within 48-72 hours; urgent requests are sometimes reviewed faster for an added fee - The approved e-Visa is emailed as a PDF — print it and present it along with your passport on arrival

How much does a Gabon visa cost for China citizens?

- Tourist e-Visa fee: approximately USD 90 - Business e-Visa fee: approximately USD 120-150 - No separate service fee since the application is made directly on the government portal - Standard processing time: 48-72 hours - Expedited review (24 hours) may be available for an additional fee during peak periods

What should China citizens know before traveling to Gabon?

- Apply at least 1 week before travel to allow for any requests for additional documents - Make sure the yellow fever certificate is valid and matches the passport details exactly, as this is strictly checked on arrival - Keep both a digital and printed copy of the e-Visa approval, since connectivity at the airport can be unreliable - Business travelers should carry a formal invitation letter from the Gabonese host company to speed up immigration checks - e-Visa extensions are handled through the Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI) in Libreville once in-country

Gabon Visa for China Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Chinese citizens can obtain a Gabon e-Visa online at evisa.dgdi.ga before travel; fee is around USD 90-150 depending on validity, with approval typically within 72 hours.

Guide last updated October 3, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended arrival date
Digital passport-style photo, white background, uploaded during the online application
Scanned copy of the passport bio-data page
Proof of accommodation in Gabon (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Return or onward flight ticket
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (bank statement)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (required for entry into Gabon)
No biometrics required at application stage; fingerprints may be taken on arrival at Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport

Visa types

Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for a stay of up to 30 days, fee approximately USD 90
Business e-Visa: single or multiple entry, up to 30-90 days depending on purpose, fee approximately USD 120-150
Transit e-Visa: for short layovers, lower fee and shorter validity, typically a few days

How to apply online

Go to the official Gabon e-Visa portal (evisa.dgdi.ga)
Create an account, fill in personal and travel details, and upload the required documents
Pay the fee online by credit/debit card in USD or EUR
Processing is typically completed within 48-72 hours; urgent requests are sometimes reviewed faster for an added fee
The approved e-Visa is emailed as a PDF — print it and present it along with your passport on arrival

Fees & processing time

Tourist e-Visa fee: approximately USD 90
Business e-Visa fee: approximately USD 120-150
No separate service fee since the application is made directly on the government portal
Standard processing time: 48-72 hours
Expedited review (24 hours) may be available for an additional fee during peak periods

Tips for China travelers

Apply at least 1 week before travel to allow for any requests for additional documents
Make sure the yellow fever certificate is valid and matches the passport details exactly, as this is strictly checked on arrival
Keep both a digital and printed copy of the e-Visa approval, since connectivity at the airport can be unreliable
Business travelers should carry a formal invitation letter from the Gabonese host company to speed up immigration checks
e-Visa extensions are handled through the Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI) in Libreville once in-country

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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