Country Profile

Gabon is situated in the west central africa, with a sharing of borders with the equatorial guinea, congo, gulf of guinea and cameroon. Libreville is the largest city of gabon. Since the year 17th August, 1960, the year of freedom from france, gabon is governed by 2 presidents. It is vested on nearly 267,667 sq km area, which can be divided into 257,667 sq km and 10,000 sq km, land and water area respectively. Gabon has 885 km long coastline. The nation is home to around 1,485,832 people. Agriculture is the major labor driven sector followed by service and industry sectors, whereas industry sector has been recognized as the major GDP contributor followed by service and agriculture.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• The nation has the per capita income which is generally four times double than that of the most of the sub-saharan african countries.
• Oil sector has played a significant role in gabon's economic progress.
• It has also been recognized as the third manganese producer.
• The country has earned high earnings with the export of timber.
• The nation has been recognized as the 5th largest crude oil producer in the sub-saharan.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Crude Oil, Timber, Manganese, Uranium

Main Destinations of Exports
United States, China, France, Malaysia

Major Import Items
Machinery and Equipment, Foodstuffs, Chemicals, Construction Materials

Main Origins of Imports
France, USA, Belgium, Netherlands, China

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Original, signed passport with 1 blank visa page having the validity of minimum 6 months.
• Duly completed and signed visa application form along with the passport size photographs.
• Proof of departure. For this computer generated itinerary can be submit.
• A letter written on the company's letterhead, addressed to the Embassy of Gabon, stating down the purpose of visit, applicant job profile along with the duration of stay and returning date. It should clearly indicate that who will going to bear all the financial expenses which will arise during the stay of applicant in gabon.
• Certification of yellow fever and cholera is required to be submit, which should have the international validity.
• Letter of invitation from the business associate or company situated in gabon.

Business Hours

Offices:   Monday to Friday from 07:30 - 12:30 & 14:30-18:00

Public Holidays