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title: Gabon visa for citizens of Benin
description: "Citizens of Benin need a visa for Gabon and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: €60. Processing: 2–3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Gabon visa for citizens of Benin

Citizens of Benin need a visa for Gabon and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://evisa.dgdi.ga/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 2–3 days
- **Government fee:** €60
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Equivalent of 100 USD per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official eVisa portal** — Go to https://evisa.dgdi.ga/ and create an account.
2. **Fill out the online application** — Provide personal, passport, and travel details.
3. **Upload required documents** — Scan and upload passport photo, passport copy, flight itinerary, accommodation proof, and bank statement.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the 60 EUR fee via credit card or other online method.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing usually takes 2–7 business days.
6. **Receive eVisa via email** — The approved eVisa is sent as a PDF.
7. **Print the eVisa** — Carry a printed copy for presentation at the border.
8. **Arrive at Libreville International Airport** — eVisa holders must enter Gabon through this airport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): White background, recent.
- **Completed online application form** (Identity): Fill in all fields accurately.
- **Round-trip flight reservation** (Travel): Show entry and exit from Gabon.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or credit card copy.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry into Gabon.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of 100 USD per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Credit card copy

## Good to know

- eVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Visa is single entry, valid for 90 days, with a maximum stay of 30 days.
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity from date of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Double-check all fields before submission.
- **Insufficient funds evidence** — Provide a recent bank statement showing sufficient balance.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before applying.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Benin need a visa for Gabon?

Citizens of Benin need a visa for Gabon and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of Benin stay in Gabon?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Gabon visa cost for citizens of Benin?

Government fee: €60.

### How long does Gabon visa processing take?

Typically 2–3 days.

### What documents do citizens of Benin need for Gabon?

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Passport-sized photograph; Completed online application form; Round-trip flight reservation; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 2 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Gabon?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://evisa.dgdi.ga/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [evisa.dgdi.ga](https://evisa.dgdi.ga/)

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