Family visas
Gabonese Family Visit Visa
A short-stay visa to visit family or relatives resident in Gabon.
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Under review — check current rules
Fees and exact supporting-document list vary by Gabonese mission and are not standardised on one official page; confirm with the relevant embassy.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Gabon government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa de visite familiale
- Route type
- Family visit (short stay)
- Maximum stay
- Up to 3 months (temporary visitor)
- Cost
- Reported EUR 100 (normal) / EUR 120 (urgent) at some missions
- Fee varies by mission
- Where to apply
- Online via the official DGDI e-visa portal (evisa.dgdi.ga)
- Entry point
- Air only, into Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV), Libreville
- The e-visa is not currently valid for land or sea entry
- Vaccination
- Yellow fever certificate required
Who it is for
Foreign nationals visiting a relative or host who lives in Gabon.
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Letter of invitation from the host in Gabon
- Host's proof of accommodation / housing certificate
- Host's proof of financial means
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Return flight ticket
How to apply
- Apply online through the official DGDI e-visa portal at evisa.dgdi.ga before you travel
- Complete the application form and upload your passport data page, photo and supporting host/invitation details
- Wait for the travel authorisation (approval) to be issued by email
- Print the travel authorisation receipt to carry with you
- On arrival at Léon-Mba International Airport, present the printed receipt and pay the visa fee in cash to receive the visa sticker in your passport
Documents you may need
- Passport data page, valid at least 6 months
- Passport photograph, 35 x 45 mm, taken within the last 6 months
- Invitation or host details and evidence of your relationship to the family member in Gabon
- Proof of accommodation or host address
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Printed travel authorisation receipt for presentation on arrival
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Family visit applications generally require host or invitation details and evidence of your relationship to the family member you are visiting.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.