TERMS

Terms of issuing a resident’s permit are set by decree n° 999/PR of July 31st 1986. Applicants should bring the following documents:

  • An application form available at the D.D.I.
  • A recent colour passport photo.
  • A copy of the first four pages of the applicants’ passports as well as a copy of the page that was stamped by the Border Police the last time they moved across the border.
  • A copy of receipt acknowledging remittance of additional fees in case of renewal.
  • A copy of receipt acknowledging remittance of deposit in case of renewal.

Enclosed, according to the applicant’s category, should be:

For residents properly speaking
It undoubtedly has to do with renewal, and the documents required are the same as those required when applying for a resident’s permit, in addition to the former resident’s permit.
For private sector’s workers
  • An attestation of employment being authentic (forms are available at the D.D.I.)
  • A copy of the employer’s ID (please enclose copies of resident’s permit and passport if the employer is a foreigner)
  • Copies of tax and remittance receipt of that tax for the current year
  • Evidence of accommodation being authentic (forms are available at the D.I.D.)
  • A copy of the guardian’s ID (please enclose copies of resident’s permit and passport if the guardian is a foreigner)
  • A copy of the last SEEG bill.

For a resident’s permit to be issued, applicants should enclose a copy of the message to the Border Police if they came to Gabon with authorization for admission.

For Government’s contract workers
    • A copy of the applicant’s undertaking decision to work for the Government or proof of recruitment
    • Effective on-duty or resumption certificate
    • Evidence of accommodation being authentic (forms are available at the D.D.I.)
    • A copy of the guardian’s ID (please enclose copies of resident’s permit and passport if the guardian is a foreigner)
For technical assistants
  • A copy of mission order issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in their countries (for new comers)
  • Original certificate issued by the Cooperation Department or an organ under supervision in Gabon
  • A recent original attestation of employment issued by the head of the Department whereby technical assistants have been appointed.
  • Evidence of accommodation being authentic (forms are available at the D.D.I.)
  • A copy of the guardian’s ID (please enclose copies of resident’s permit and passport if the guardian is a foreigner)
  • A copy of the last SEEG bill.
For free-lance workers
Trade license and proof that the bearer has carried out all formalities required with the Trade Court, the Tax collection Department as well as Ministries concerned.

  • Copies of tax and remittance receipt of that tax for the current year
  • Evidence of accommodation being authentic (forms are available at the D.I.D.)
  • A copy of the last SEEG bill.
For property owners, Landowners or the retired
  • Property owners, landowners or the retired must bring evidence of their own realty or securities that are used by a Gabonese body.
  • Evidence of accommodation being authentic (forms are available at the D.D.I.)
  • A copy of the guardian’s ID (please enclose copies of resident’s permit and passport if the guardian is a foreigner)
  • A copy of the last SEEG bill.
For ministers of religion and legal congregations’ members
Attestation issued by legal religious official in Gabon mentioning not only the applicant’s specific assignment and conditions of living, but also how much he/she will be supported by the church or the congregation he/she belongs to.
For foreigners who got married with persons with Gabonese nationality and who have not enjoyed it
  • A copy of birth certificate and a copy of the spouse with Gabonese nationality
  • Evidence of accommodation being authentic (forms are available at the D.D.I.)
  • A copy of the guardian’s ID (please enclose copies of resident’s permit and passport if the guardian is a foreigner)
  • A copy of the last SEEG bill.
For members of the resident’s family
  • A copy of marriage certificate or family record book + original
  • A copy of her husband’s valid resident’s permit
  • Evidence of accommodation being authentic (forms are available at the D.D.I.)
  • A copy of the guardian’s ID (please enclose copies of resident’s permit and passport if the guardian is a foreigner)
  • A copy of the last SEEG bill.

NB:
▪▪ Failing or in addition to the documents required above to apply for a resident’s permit, the D.D.I. may require any other evidence according to specific cases.
▪▪ Copies should be accompanied by originals for checking

REMARKS:

  • Foreigners coming to Gabon for the first time as residents are required to access the country as defined by the Department of Documentation and Immigration
  • This category is allowed to foreigners in accordance to their main occupation or to any other major reason for their whereabouts.

 

TRAVELLING ABROAD (Article 50 of Law n° 86)
  • Authorization to travel abroad, in abbreviated form: A.S.S. (Article 13 of decree n° 1000/PR of July 30th 1986) Resident’s permits, which are kept by the D.D.I.
  • Certificate of records from S.E.E.G., O.P.T. and C.N.S.S. of the current year
  • Attestation from the employer confirming that the employee has completely stopped working.
  • A written application specially from free-lance workers or non wage-earning workers
  • Legal documents for Government contract workers and technical assistants.

NB:
Documents and certificate of records are compulsory even if the resident is not subject to a visa to travel abroad.

Authorization to travel and come back, in abbreviated form: A.S.R.(Article 14 of decree n° 1000/PR of July 30th 1986)
  • Valid resident’s permit, permission to travel, mission order
  • Official document or a written application specially from free-lance workers or non wage-earning workers
Permanent authorization to travel abroad and come back (Article 14 of decree n° 1000/PR of July 30th 1986)
  • Valid resident’s permit, permission to travel, mission order
  • The same documents as required above including evidence of travelling for professional reasons (for renewal application).

NB:
▪Application for travelling abroad, travelling and coming back must be carried out within three days before departure.
▪Cases of force majeure are left to the discretion of the D.D.I.
▪Authorization to travel abroad should be used within two months from issuing; otherwise it becomes void.

REMINDERS:

▪ Only residents are concerned with authorization to travel abroad
▪ Temporary visitors who leave the country after normal maturity of their visa/authorization for admission are not subject to formality.

IV – EMPLOYMENT

(Articles 42-43 of Law n° 5/86)
Employment in Gabon is regulated by the Code of Labour.
However, in terms of rules and regulations on Immigration:
– Foreigners are subject to a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour to work in the private sector
– Illegal foreigners are not allowed to work
– Temporary visitors are not allowed to work in Gabon, unlike workers who are bound to a contract abroad and who only come to Gabon on a mission.
– Foreigners whose contract comes to maturity for any reason should leave the country at their employers’ expense within two months.
– The foreigner’s visa becomes void when the contract expires, unless he/she brings evidence that the contract is currently being renewed.
– Employers should immediately inform the D.D.I about any change related to his/her employees’ stay including accommodation, normal or anticipated contract breaking-off, …
– Foreigners who find a new job within two months following the end of their contract are, after repatriation at the expense of their former employers, compared to foreigners who want to come to Gabon as residents.

 

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