People planning to work in Gabon will require a work permit. The employers apply for a work permit on behalf of the foreign employee, who therefore needs to have a job position before moving to the country. As an expat, be aware that local workers have priority and only in case of lack of Gabonese suitable workers, a foreigner can be employed.
For working in Gabon for more than three months, you must have a residency permit as well as an authorization of the Labor Ministry.
A temporary work visa is granted to expats working in some specific organizations.
Fees charges goes to $1000
It is valid for a year, after which you will have to renew it. Most employers will take care of renewing this process.
Required Documents
Country : Gabon
- Valid passport
- Seven passport photos
- Two copies of employers incorporation contract
- Two copies of Tax ID card
- Two copies of academic qualifications (university degrees etc.)
- Copy of commercial register from employer
- Licences required for practising profession
- Letter from employer detailing why it was necessary to hire a foreigner
- Approval from relevant authority related to profession
- A representative from employer who will sponsor the work permit
- Negative HIV test
- Approval from State Security organ in Gabon
