Special Visa required to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea

Special Visa required to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations informs the public of a correspondence from the Government of the Republic of Gabon through their Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York stating certain special travel arrangements (Visa) for Diplomatic and Official passport holders, official delegation and journalists who wish to participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for January/February2012.

According to the press release, nationals with a valid passport and international certificate of vaccination or another agreed document from qualified countries are entitled to this visa. Also entitled are nationals from other countries wishing to participate who have a valid passport or another agreed travel document , proof of sufficient living expenses for the duration of stay requested. A hotel booking or another type of accommodation is necessary.

Members of Official Delegations, journalists and press technicians, coaching staff of teams, players, guests of the African Football Confederation (CAF) and the African Football Associations, official sponsors of the CAF can be granted the same visa provided they produce letter of accreditation

While the special visa will be issued free of charge to executive members of CAF and their guests, official delegations for the teams that qualified( 30 members per team) and official sponsors, a visa fee of 30 000 CFA or about R850.00 will be required for journalists and fans. Botswana wishing issuance of the special visa will be assisted at the Embassy of Gabon in South Africa.