Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: Gabon does not offer a specific 'Retirement Visa'. Retirees seeking long-term stay must apply for a general long-stay visa (Visa de Long Séjour) demonstrating sufficient independent financial means to obtain a residence permit (Carte de Séjour) upon arrival.
Eligibility: Proof of sufficient independent financial resources, a valid passport, a clean criminal record, and health insurance are generally required for a long-stay visa leading to a residence permit in Gabon.
Processing Time: ~60 days
Visa Duration: 3 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: Gabon lacks a dedicated retirement visa. Retirees apply for a general long-stay visa, proving financial self-sufficiency, to later obtain a residence permit (Carte de Séjour) for extended stays in the country.