Italy visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Gaboneses visiting Italy

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


  • Applicants are required to be correctly filled and sign the Italy visa application form.
  • The application form of minors should be signed by both parents or legal guardians of the Minor.
  • Recent passport photographs (35 by 45 mm) should be taken against a white background.
  • Original Gabon passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended stay in Italy.
  • The passport must have at least 3 blank pages for the Italy visa stamp.
  • A copy of the applicant’s travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of arrival and departure from Italy.
  • Travel/medical insurance that is valid for the whole duration of stay in Italy is required.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Italy is required.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the whole period of stay in Italy.
  • A personal letter in which you explain why you are applying to visit Italy, how long you plan to stay, when will you leave and other details.
  • Proof of civil status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, or death certificate of spouse.
  • All the documents should be provided in original and copy. Original documents will be returned to applicants while copies will be kept with the visa application. 
  • No photocopy will be accepted, except the photocopy of the identity card or passport of the inviting party residing in Italy. 
  • In case of submission of forged/counterfeit/fake document or passport, applicant’s passport and all the submitted documents will be forwarded to the Gabon Police for investigations and applicant will be prosecuted in the Italian Court.
  • Birth certificate of the Child issued by the National Population Commission. Please note that birth certificates issued by hospitals are not accepted.
  • Letter from the school stating the class attended and giving permission of absence. 
  • If the child is travelling with one of the two parents, the parent who is not travelling with the child should give written consent in the form of a Sworn Affidavit issued by a High Court including the parent’s identity photograph and copy of the passport. 
  • If the child is under the sole guardianship of one of the two parents, a Court order declaring full custodianship of the said parent has to be submitted.

Italy Visa for Gaboneses

Facts about Italy


Italy is well known for its delicious delicacies, a plethora of wine, its trendy fashion industry, alpine lakes, mountain ranges, luxury cars and motorcycles, diverse regional cultures and dialects. The country just seems to have it all.
 
The country has about 52.4 million tourists a year which makes Italy the fifth most visited country in the world. This number is projected to increase year-on-year.
 
Italy is the fashion capital of the world. The country has the largest number of UNESCO world heritage sites in the world. There are high art and monument in every nook and cranny of the country. This is such a sight to behold.

Types of Italy Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 business days 90 days
Business visa 15 business days 90 days
Medical visa 15 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Italy Visa


  • Applicants are required to be correctly filled and sign the Italy visa application form.
  • The application form of minors should be signed by both parents or legal guardians of the Minor.
  • Recent passport photographs (35 by 45 mm) should be taken against a white background.
  • Original Gabon passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended stay in Italy.
  • The passport must have at least 3 blank pages for the Italy visa stamp.
  • A copy of the applicant’s travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of arrival and departure from Italy.
  • Travel/medical insurance that is valid for the whole duration of stay in Italy is required.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Italy is required.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the whole period of stay in Italy.
  • A personal letter in which you explain why you are applying to visit Italy, how long you plan to stay, when will you leave and other details.
  • Proof of civil status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, or death certificate of spouse.
  • All the documents should be provided in original and copy. Original documents will be returned to applicants while copies will be kept with the visa application. 
  • No photocopy will be accepted, except the photocopy of the identity card or passport of the inviting party residing in Italy. 
  • In case of submission of forged/counterfeit/fake document or passport, applicant’s passport and all the submitted documents will be forwarded to the Gabon Police for investigations and applicant will be prosecuted in the Italian Court.
  • Birth certificate of the Child issued by the National Population Commission. Please note that birth certificates issued by hospitals are not accepted.
  • Letter from the school stating the class attended and giving permission of absence. 
  • If the child is travelling with one of the two parents, the parent who is not travelling with the child should give written consent in the form of a Sworn Affidavit issued by a High Court including the parent’s identity photograph and copy of the passport. 
  • If the child is under the sole guardianship of one of the two parents, a Court order declaring full custodianship of the said parent has to be submitted.

Italy Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Italy Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Gabon


Location

Address

Libreville

Haut de Gué - Gué B.P. 23731 Avenue Paul Moukambi, n. 967 Libreville Gabon

amblibreville.esteri.it/ambasciata_libreville/it/

ambasciata.libreville@esteri.it

(+241) 01 742 892 / 3

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the official language of Italy?

The official and most widely spoken language across Italy is a direct descendant of Tuscan, Standard Italian; twelve additional languages are officially recognized as linguistic minorities: Albanian, Catalan, German, Greek, Slovene, Croatian, French, Franco-Provençal, Friulian, Ladin, Occitan, and Sardinian.


What is the most practiced religion in Italy?

Religion in Italy is characterized by the predominance of Christianity and the increasing diversity of religious practices, beliefs, and denominations. Most Christians in Italy adhere to the Catholic Church, whose headquarters are in Vatican City, Rome.


Can I overstay my visa in Italy?

You are not allowed to overstay the 90 days amount of permitted stay per 180 days, even if you belong to one of the latter.