Get a Gabon Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Gabon Visa for Irish Citizens

1. Overseas Processing

   There is no Embassy representation for this destination in Ireland. All applications are processed abroad using our CIBTvisas office in England. Overseas courier fees of €75.00 + VAT per order apply in addition to the fees listed

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application or display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Proof of Employment

   An original letter of introduction from the applicant's Irish employer. Students must submit a letter with similar content from their college/university. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Consulate.  See directory of Embassies & Consulates for full details
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Include the start date and position held in the company
   • Confirm that the applicant is an employee of the company
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • State the applicant's expected date of leave and return to work date
   • Include the company registration number
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department
   • Be written within one month of visa application submission

5. Proof of Financial Means

   This must be provided as the applicant's latest original non-online current account bank statement showing sufficient funds in credit.

6. Proof of Address

   This must be shown as a copy of a current utility bill

7. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:

   • A copy of the hotel reservation   
   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

8. Yellow Fever Certificate

   One colour copy of yellow fever certificate

9. Medical Certificate

   Applicants must provide a medical certificate stating that they are not infected by COVID-19. This must be issued no more than 72 hours prior to visa submission

10. Copy of Passport

    A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

11. Visa Application Form

    One original fully completed and signed application form. This form must:

    • Be completed in block capitals only 
    • Be completed in black ink only
    • Be free of amendments/correction fluid

12. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Confirmation included in this kit.

13. Minors

    Minors aged under 18 must additionally provide the following documentation:

    • A letter of consent issued and signed by both parents authorising the minor to travel to Gabon
    • A copy of passport or identity card from both parents
    • A copy of the minor's birth certificate
    • Certificate of registration issued by the applicant's school or university

14. Students

    Students must additionally provide the following documentation:

    • An original letter issued by the school, college or university

    Or

    • An proof of enrolment issued by the school, college or university for the entire upcoming school year