GABON
DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED
Copy of Passport
Working Visa
Work Permit
Change of Residence Certificate (consularized at origin)
"Attestation Reservation de cale"
Employer's Relocation Certificate and letter confirming new employment
Inventory (three copies) detailed, valued, in French, signed and dated by
the Customer
Letter to Destination Agent authorizing them to clear shipment
International Vaccination Certificate stipulating employee is vaccinated
against Yellow Fever (valid for 10 years)
All documents must be in French
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Used household goods may be duty-free
- One air and one surface shipment allowed per family
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcoholic and other spirits prohibited and should be sent separately. Only
the mention of "fond de cave" (less than 30 bottles) is acceptable
- All electrical items and furniture must be more than six months old. New
electrical items are subject to payment of Customs duties and taxes
- All new items (six months in possession of shipper) are subject to duties
and taxes
- Invoices required
- Personal computers should not be included in household goods shipment, but
brought in by shipper. Subject to taxes and duties.
- Firearms (must have authorization from the Government of Gabon before
importing)
- Taxes: 2% on every shipment. Exception: French Military, French Embassy,
and Chief of French Military Mission
MOTOR VEHICLES
All cars are subject to 53.4% C.I.F. value
Customs in Gabon assesses value of car. Additional taxes also apply:
Documents Required:
- Purchase Invoice
- Title
- Insurance Certificate
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination
and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, cannot be held
liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from
non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or
consulate.