Get a Gabon Visa

Business Travel Requirements for an Gabon Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

2. Photograph(s)

   You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://visacentral.ch/photo-service to upload your photo.

    

   Alternatively, you may provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm 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 photograph should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.

3. Copy of Passport Identification Page

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

4. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide an original Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Introduction Letter. Visit https://visacentral.ch/bcl-order to get started.

   Alternatively, please use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided here using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.
   All Business Introduction Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here
   

5. Proof of Employment

   A letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Confirm that the applicant is an employee of the company
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • State the applicant's expected return to work date
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or their HR department

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Proof of travel arrangements must be provided as:

   • An original certificate of accommodation issued by the town hall of residency in Gabon or an original entry authorisation issued by the Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration
   • A copy of the host's identity card and last three payslips
   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

   Alternatively the applicant can provide:

   • An original hotel confirmation and original proof of payment of hotel bill
   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

7. Proof of Travel Insurance

   Copy of actual travel insurance policy certificate (email not accepted). The certificate must:

   • Include the full name of the applicant
   • State that the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip
   • State that the medical evacuation costs are covered

8. Yellow Fever Certificate

   One copy of yellow fever certificate

9. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed and signed application form

10. Dual Nationals

    Applicants holding dual nationality of which one is Gabonese must provide:

    • A sworn statement indicating that they are visiting their family in Gabon
    • A copy of the applicant’s Gabonese passport or the applicant’s original birth certificate