Work visas
Gabonese Work Permit and Long-Stay Work Visa
The employment route for foreign nationals working in Gabon, combining a labour authorisation with a long-stay visa and residence card.
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Application fee (XAF 500,000), quota percentages, repatriation deposit and processing times come from third-party guides and are not confirmed on an official DGDI or labour-ministry page. Verify before quoting.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Autorisation d'emploi + visa de long séjour
- Route type
- Employment / work permit
- Residence document
- Carte de séjour issued by DGDI after arrival
- Cost
- Reported around XAF 500,000 per application plus a repatriation deposit
- Figures from third-party sources; not confirmed on an official page
Who it is for
Foreign nationals with a job offer from a Gabonese employer, sponsored to work legally in the country.
Requirements
- Employer-obtained employment authorisation from the labour ministry
- Long-stay entry visa in the passport
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Employment contract and supporting corporate documents
- Application for a residence card (carte de séjour) after arrival
How to apply
- Employer secures the employment authorisation and sponsors the worker
- Worker obtains the long-stay entry visa from a Gabonese mission
- After arrival, apply to the DGDI for the residence card presenting the work authorisation
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.