Yes, Indian citizens need a visa to enter and stay in Gabon. They can easily apply for a Gabon e-visa through an authorised visa service before travelling to the country.  

Note: The Gabon e-visa (or Electronic Travel Authorization) is a pre-entry requirement, which the immigration authorities check before granting a sticker visa upon arrival.

No, Gabon does not offer Indian citizens a visa upon arrival. Instead, they must obtain an e-visa before travelling. Upon arrival, immigration authorities will verify the e-visa and then stamp your passport with the visa sticker.

To apply for a Gabon e-visa from India, you only need the following:

• Passport: A copy of your current passport, valid for at least 6 months.

• Photograph: A colour photograph from less than 6 months of size 35 X 45 mm.

To apply for a Gabon visa, it is important that the submitted photograph meets the following criteria:

• It should be a coloured photograph;

• It should be no older than 6 months;

• Size: 35 x 45 mm;

• Proper exposure (neither overexposed nor underexposed);

• The photo must have an even tone, without shadows on the face or in the background.

No, a yellow fever certificate is not mandatory for Indians applying for a Gabon visa. You only need to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are travelling from or through countries within the yellow fever belt.

While not mandatory, travel insurance is recommended when visiting Gabon. This ensures that you are protected against any unforeseen travel or medical expenses in a foreign country.

Once your visa application is approved, you will receive the Gabon visa electronically via email. Make sure to print a physical copy of it, as it helps against any digital failures at immigration. 

Note: The Gabon e-visa is a pre-entry authorisation that allows you to board the flight and reach Gabon. Upon arrival, you will need to show this e-visa and pay the €70 visa fee to get the visa stamp, which will grant you entry into the country. 

Here is what the Gabon e-visa look like:

No, you cannot edit the Gabon visa application once it is submitted. If you need to make changes, you will need to fill out a new application. Therefore, it is important to double-check the information and documents provided before submitting them.

No, you cannot include family members in a single visa application for Gabon. Regardless of age, each family member must submit their own visa application. 

However, if you apply through Atlys, you can add co-travellers, making multiple applications simultaneously and saving time.

Follow these steps to ensure a stronger visa application and prevent possible rejection of your Gabon visa: 

• Correct information: It is mandatory that the information provided on the visa application and your passport match. Any mismatch would lead to an outright rejection of your application. Therefore, you must thoroughly review all the information and match it with the supporting documents before submitting. 

• Valid passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months and should also have at least one or two blank pages available for visa stamps. If your passport is about to expire, renew it before applying. 

• Photo requirements: Ensure that your photograph meets the specified visa requirements, such as size, background colour, and facial expression. You are advised to use a fresh passport photo and not the one used earlier for visa applications. 

• Local contact in Gabon: Make sure that you're providing the contact details of a valid stay in Gabon. The authorities will verify the details; hence, do not provide fake information. If you do not have any family members staying in Gabon, you can also provide the contact details of the accommodation you have booked in the country.

Yes, Indians can apply for a Gabon visa at the embassy. However, applying at the embassy requires additional documents, such as proof of flight tickets and accommodation, and the processing time is also longer. Hence, the most convenient option is to apply for an e-visa before travelling.

Here's a quick overview of how to apply for a Gabon visa online through Atlys:

1. Start application: Start your Gabon visa application on Atlys.

2. Upload documents: Take a selfie for the photo or upload the photograph and passport copy. 

3. Provide details: Enter the requested personal and passport details. 

4. Finalise and pay: Review your visa application, checkout, and pay the applicable visa fee. 

5. Receive your visa: Upon approval, Atlys will email you your visa with an attachment. Remember to print the e-visa to carry while entering the country. 

Here are the reasons to choose Atlys:

• Easy visa applications: Our platform is user-friendly, making it accessible even for first-time users. With just a few clicks, you can get the visa from the comfort of your home. 

• Add co-traveller: Our advanced application process makes it easier to apply for multiple people at once. When applying for a visa, you can easily add a co-traveller(s). 

• Great support: We understand the uncertainty and anxiousness that follows after submitting a visa application. Hence, we offer real-time updates on your visa status and expert help if you have any questions. 

• Secure: Your personal information is kept safe and encrypted. We do not sell your data to third parties.

• Wide coverage: Apart from Gabon, we also serve visas to 80+ countries for Indian citizens. Such wide coverage allows you to apply for visas to numerous countries worldwide. 

No, with a Gabon e-visa, you can only enter through the Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville. If you plan to enter Gabon through other ports of entry, you must obtain a visa from a Gabonese Embassy or Consulate before your trip.

No, you cannot work on a Gabon e-visa. The e-visa is issued for short-term visits for tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending non-business-related activities. Engaging in any kind of paid work is prohibited. If you wish to work in Gabon, you must apply for appropriate work-related visas at the embassy. 

If your travel date has been postponed, your Gabon e-visa may still be valid depending on the new travel dates. If your new travel date falls within the visa’s validity period, then you can use the same visa to enter Gabon. However, if the new dates fall beyond the validity period, you will have to apply for a new visa.

If your Gabon visa application is rejected, start by reviewing your application for any errors or missing information. If you are unable to understand the issue on your own, get in touch with the embassy or authorised visa experts who can help you file a successful visa application the second time.

Yes, if your Gabon visa application is rejected when applying through Atlys, the fee will be refunded, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Yes, you can extend the Gabon e-visa by applying for an extension at the Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration (DGDI) in Libreville.

Here are the conditions for extension:

• A visa of one month may be extended for two (2) months;

• A visa of two months may be extended for one (1) month;

• Visas for three or six months cannot be extended.

Note: Overstaying a Gabon e-visa is an offence that can lead to fines or deportation.