China visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Gaboneses visiting China

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Chinese Visa.

  • Original Gabon passport valid for 6 months after an intended stay in Italy.
  • The original passport must have more than two blank visa page for visa stamp.
  • The visa application form must be signed and completely filled by the applicant.
  • Proof of legal stay or residence (applicable to applicants who are not applying for visas in the country of nationality). 
  • Minors under the age of 18 are required to submit a birth certificate and a travel statement of minors to China by one party (requires both parties to sign).
  • The original and photocopy of the ID card of both parents (the divorce certificate of the named guardian who should provide the notarization of the divorce of the parents).
  • One recently taken passport photo showing a full face, front view, bare-head, and against a light background (size: 48 x 33mm).
  • Travel itinerary showing details of the applicant’s planned trip to China, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, and accommodation arrangements.
  • A copy of confirmed return ticket to Gabon is required. 
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Italy is to be submitted. 
  • An invitation letter from the host in China containing the information of the applicant such as name, gender, and date of birth.
  • Information of the host in china such as name(s), contact number, address, and relationship to the applicant.

China Visa for Gaboneses

Facts about China

China, officially the People's Republic of China is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometres, it is the third or fourth-largest country by total area.  China’s political system was based on hereditary Monarchies or dynasties beginning with the semi-mythical Xia dynasty in 21st Century BCE.


China as a whole was ravaged by feudal warlordism with Japan during World War II. The Chinese civil war resulted in a division of territory in 1949 when the communist party of China led by Mao Zedong established the people’s republic of China on mainland China. Also the Kuomintang led nationalist government retreated to the Island of Taiwan where it governed until 1996 when Taiwan changed to democracy.


China’s economy has been one of the world’s fastest-growing with its annual growth rates consistently above 6 per cent. According to the World bank China’s GDP grew from $150 billion in 1978 to $12.24 trillion in 2017. In 2018, its GDP increased to $13.5 trillion (90 trillion yuan). Since 2010, China has been the country with the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity in 2014.


China is also the world’s largest exporter and second-largest importer of goods and also the home to some of the world’s largest tech giants such as Huawei, Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba as it is the world’s most technologically advanced nation. Since 2019, China has the highest number of rich people in the world.

Types of China Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5 business days 90 days
Business visa 5 business days 90 days

General Requirements for China Visa

  • Original Gabon passport valid for 6 months after an intended stay in Italy.
  • The original passport must have more than two blank visa page for visa stamp.
  • The visa application form must be signed and completely filled by the applicant.
  • Proof of legal stay or residence (applicable to applicants who are not applying for visas in the country of nationality). 
  • Minors under the age of 18 are required to submit a birth certificate and a travel statement of minors to China by one party (requires both parties to sign).
  • The original and photocopy of the ID card of both parents (the divorce certificate of the named guardian who should provide the notarization of the divorce of the parents).
  • One recently taken passport photo showing a full face, front view, bare-head, and against a light background (size: 48 x 33mm).
  • Travel itinerary showing details of the applicant’s planned trip to China, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, and accommodation arrangements.
  • A copy of confirmed return ticket to Gabon is required. 
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Italy is to be submitted. 
  • An invitation letter from the host in China containing the information of the applicant such as name, gender, and date of birth.
  • Information of the host in china such as name(s), contact number, address, and relationship to the applicant.
China Tourist visa China Business visa

China Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and available blank pages, and a photocopy of the passport's data page.
  • One accurately completed the China tourist visa application form. 
  • If the application form is not filled out truthfully, completely and legibly, there could be a delay in processing or refusal of the application.
  • A recent passport-size colour photo with white background attached to the application form.
  • Documents showing the itinerary including proof of round trip tickets booking and proof of hotel reservation.
  • An invitation letter issued by the host, whether it's an entity or individual, with following the information on the applicant, including full name, gender, and date of birth, and information on the planned visit, including arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit.
  • The invitation letter must also include information on the host, including name, contact number, address, official stamp, and signature of the legal representative of the entity or the inviting individual.
  • For those not applying in their country of citizenship, proof of legal stay or residence status is required.
  •  A copy of a recent 6-month bank statement of the applicant is required.

China Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The business visa is issued to foreigners travelling for business purposes such as attending trade fairs, negotiating with clients, and signing contracts.
  • Gabon signed passport must be valid for 6 months from the date you plan to depart China.
  • Visas stamps should be affixed to the blank pages of the passport. 
  • Passport must contain sufficient blank visa pages for visa stamp.
  • China visa application form that is signed and completely filled. 
  • Proof of legal stay or residence if you are applying from a third country.
  • China Business visa Invitation Letter issued by a Chinese business or trade partner is required.
  • Invitation letter or confirmation letter of invitation issued by duly authorized Chinese institutes or relevant units.
  • The invitation letter for the business visa should also indicate the applicant’s information including full name, birth date, passport number, information about the intended business visit, including purpose, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, and information about the host including name, contact number, address, signature, and official stamp.
  • Letter from host, sponsor or company to be visited in China stating responsibility for applicant’s financial means in China.
  • The applicant must provide a copy of round trip airline confirmation indicating the dates of entry and exit from the country you intend to visit. 

China Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

30.00 (USD)

Business visa

30.00 (USD)

China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Gabon

Location

Address

Libreville

Boulevard Triomphal Omar Bongo B.P. 3914 Libreville Gabon

ga.chineseembassy.org

chinaemb_ga@mfa.gov.cn

(+241) 01 743 207

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official language of China?

Standard Chinese, often called Mandarin, is the official standard language of China and Taiwan, and one of the four official languages of Singapore (where it is called "Huáyŭ" 华语 or simply Chinese). Standard Chinese is based on the Beijing dialect, the dialect of Mandarin as spoken in Beijing.

Is it Expensive to live in Chia?

The typical salary can range from an average of 10,000 – 15,000 RMB per month. This converts to roughly $1500 - $2200 USD per month. Now while this may seem like a low salary when compared to your home country, the thing to keep in mind is that the cost of living in China is overall dramatically lower.

What clothes do they wear in China?

The Hanfu, Zhongshan suit (Mao suit), Tang suit, and cheongsam (qipao) are the four most distinctive types of traditional Chinese clothing.