Gabon e-Visa for citizens of Switzerland: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Switzerland apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the Gabon visa from Switzerland
Swiss passport holders must obtain an e-visa or electronic authorization online before departing for Gabon. The application must be submitted through the official Gabonese portal.
Complete the process before organising travel to Gabon and rely only on information published by the relevant authorities. Application status, required files and practical procedures should be checked through the official portal or with the competent embassy.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Swiss passport holders must obtain an e-visa or electronic authorization online before departing for Gabon. This process must be completed before travel, and this regime has an associated stay duration of 90 days.
How much does an e-visa for Gabon cost from Switzerland?
The official fee for an e-visa for Gabon is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Gabon really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Gabon?
Documents required for an e-visa for Gabon:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
The list of documents to upload, accepted file formats and any payment arrangements must be checked directly on the official Gabonese portal. If information is unclear there, contact the competent embassy before submitting the application.
How to apply for an e-visa for Gabon from Switzerland
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Submit the application through the official Gabonese portal for e-visas or electronic authorizations. Follow the steps shown on the portal, provide the requested information and upload the files required under its official instructions.
Where do you apply for a visa for Gabon from Switzerland?
An e-visa for Gabon is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Switzerland on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Switzerland but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Gabon take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and advice
No processing time is specified in the information available here. Check the official portal for applicable guidance, and carefully verify that the information entered and files uploaded match the requirements displayed there.
Before you fly, and at the border
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Common mistakes
Do not use an intermediary website presented as a visa service without confirming that it is the official Gabonese portal, as such services may add extra charges. Do not confuse the associated 90-day stay duration with the authorization validity or a processing time.
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Other visa types for Gabon
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 12, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Official websiteTo confirm
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
€100–120
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to extend your stay in Gabon
- Apply for the extension before the initial visa expires at Gabonese immigration services.
- Keep all proof of stay and financial means to facilitate extension.
- Regularly check the official Gabonese Embassy website for updates on visa conditions.
A Senegalese tourist wishing to extend their stay by 30 days must submit a request to the General Directorate of Migration in Libreville before their initial visa expires, providing proof of resources and a valid reason.
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