While tourism in Gabon is still an underdeveloped industry, it is definitely on the rise as more and more travelers discover the country’s mix of exotic wildlife and breathtaking vistas.

According to Wikipedia, roughly 85 percent of Gabon is covered in tropical rainforests, creating habitats for everything from gorillas to elephants to many different types of birds. Starting in 2000, the Gabonese government began promoting ecotourism and luxury tourism to further develop this sector of the economy. Approximately 155,000 tourists came to Gabon that year, a tremendous increase from the previous year.

However, the US Department of State notes the the availability of tourist facilities is spotty outside of Libreville, the capital city. Where available, accommodations outside of Libreville can also be quite expensive.

Both a valid passport and a visa is required for American citizens visiting Gabon.  Gabon visas are not available on arrival, so you need to apply for your visa in time to have it in hand before you leave for Gabon.

If you’re traveling as a tourist, here’s what you need to get a Gabon visa:

• 2 Gabon visa application forms
• 2 passport photos
• A copy of your plane tickets or itinerary
• Your US passport (must have at least 6 months left before it expires-otherwise, you will have to renew.)

In addition, you also need to bring proof that you have been vaccinated for yellow fever. This is required for you to enter the country.

RushMyTravelVisa.com specializes in helping people get the documents they need to travel.  Our visa specialists assist you by researching your itinerary to make sure you know exactly what documents you need before you go.  Then, we provide detailed, easy-to-understand instructions that make it super-simple to apply for the visas you need and reduce the chance of common mistakes that can keep your visa from being issued in a timely manner.

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