non-immigrant visas

How to Apply

EVAF Online Visa Application Requirement

Effective October 30, 2006, all Non-Immigrant Visa applicants are required to use the Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF).  The electronic application must be completed on the computer screen via the internet, printed, then signed and presented at the Consular Section at the time of the interview.  Applicants who arrive at the section without the EVAF will not be interviewed and will have to reschedule their interview appointments.

EVAF Appointment Process

As of August 30, 2008, all Non-Immigrant Visa applicants are required to schedule their appointments on-line at this link.   Appointments scheduled by directly calling the Embassy or Consular Section will no longer be accepted. 

Non-Immigrant Visa interviews are every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am-12:00pm (except during official U.S. and Gabonese holidays, when the Embassy is closed).

What to Bring to the Interview

1.  Completed application form DS-156, printed and signed. 
2.  Completed supplemental application form DS-158, printed and signed. 
3.  One recent (37 mm X 37 mm) full-face photograph, showing both ears.
4.  One passport valid for at least six months from the time of planned entry into the US.
5.  $131 USD (payable in CFA or US dollars) non-refundable processing fee.  

*All male applicants between 16 and 45 years of age must also complete an additional form (DS-157).
*All non-Gabonese citizens should present a valid "Carte de Sejour."
*An additional reciprocity visa issuance fee may also apply depending on the nationality of the applicant.
*European Union citizens and others who possess a machine-readable passport with a photo digitized passport photo may enter the US without a visa depending on the purpose of the travel, length of stay and type of passport.  To determine if your passport meets Visa Waiver Program requirements for travel to the US, please click here.  For more information see the Visa Waiver Program.  

For emergency travel to the US call +241-76-20-03/04.