Gabon visa photo requirements
The 35 × 45 mm photo rules set by Ministère des Affaires Étrangères, Gabon for the Gabon visa, with the official wording and sources.
Quick answer
What size is the Gabon visa photo?
For a Gabon visa applied for at an embassy, no single official photo size was found. The foreign ministry lists two recent, identical ID photos. Washington asks for one passport photo stapled or glued to the form. Ottawa asks for two and prints "format max. 35 x 45 mm" beside the photo box. A 35 x 35 mm print has no official basis that was found, so ask your embassy first.
Visas for Gabon are requested at Gabonese embassies and consulates, which answer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry's visa page says information on entry visas is available at those missions, and it describes a short-stay visa of up to 90 days. For that visa it lists a signed application form, a valid passport, proof of the purpose of the trip and of means of support, and two recent, identical ID photos. It sets no size, background or colour for them.
The missions publish their own lists, and they do not match. Washington asks for one passport photo and says to glue, staple or tape it onto the designated section of the application. Ottawa asks for two passport-format ID photos, accepts applications in person or by post, and its downloadable form carries a box marked "Format max. 35 x 45 mm". Neither page gives a background colour or a recency period.
So there are two figures to keep apart. The photo count depends on the mission you use. The size is, at most, a ceiling of 35 x 45 mm printed on one embassy form, not a rule found on the ministry page or at Washington. The online e-visa run by the immigration directorate is a separate channel and has its own page.
Gabon visa photo size and specifications
The requirements as published by Ministère des Affaires Étrangères, Gabon:[1]
| Print size | No size set by the ministry. Ottawa embassy form: format max. 35 x 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | Not stated by any official page read |
| Photo age | Recent: no period stated (foreign ministry) |
| Print quality | Ministry and Ottawa: two photos. Washington: one, stapled or glued to the form |
| Pixels when printed | 413 × 531 px at 300 dpi · 827 × 1063 px at 600 dpi (calculated) |
In the official words
Exact wording from the official sources, quoted because the details matter:
PHOTO D'IDENTITE / Format max. 35 x 45 mm
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Key requirements
- The photo count depends on the mission
The foreign ministry lists "deux photos d'identité récentes et identiques" (translated from French). Ottawa asks for two passport-format ID photos. Washington asks for one passport photo, stapled or glued to each visa application.
- Only a maximum size is printed
The one size on an official Gabonese form is "Format max. 35 x 45 mm" beside the photo box on the Ottawa embassy's application form. A 35 x 35 mm print fits inside that maximum, but no official page read asks for it.
- Fix the photo to the form
Washington's page says to glue, staple or tape the passport photo onto the designated section of the application. Ottawa's form has an ID photo box on its first page.
- Each mission sets its own list
Washington lists drop-off times and mentions no postal option. Ottawa accepts applications in person or by post and asks for two forms per person, signed. Check the mission that covers your country of residence.
- Short stays only at embassies
The foreign ministry says its embassies and consular posts do not issue long-stay visas. A short-stay visa covers up to 90 days, and holding a visa does not guarantee entry.
- Bring the passport itself
Washington asks for the actual passport and a copy of its main page, plus a yellow fever immunisation record or a physician's exemption letter. Ottawa asks for a passport with at least 6 months of validity.
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Ask your embassy how many photos it wants before you print.
- Use identical photos if you need more than one copy.
- Fix the photo to the designated section of the form.
- Complete and sign the visa form before you hand it in.
- Bring the original passport, not only a copy.
Don't
- Do not assume 35 x 35 mm is an official size: only a 35 x 45 mm maximum is printed on a form.
- Do not rely on websites that copy an embassy's name but list no address, telephone or photo rules.
- Do not use different photos for the copies of one application.
- Do not apply for a stay of more than 90 days at an embassy.
Sample photos
How a Gabon visa photo should look, and the mistakes that most often get photos rejected. Each example is drawn to this document's 35 × 45 mm and background colour.
Illustrations, not real photos. The official rules above always take priority; some documents do not allow glasses at all.
Glasses
No official page read sets a rule on glasses for the paper visa photo. The foreign ministry, Washington and Ottawa pages do not mention it, so ask the mission that will receive the file.
Headwear and religious dress
None of the official pages read says whether a head covering is allowed in the visa photo. If you wear one for religious reasons, ask the mission before you print the photos.
Babies and children
The official pages read do not mention children or give a separate photo rule for them. The foreign ministry's list is worded for any applicant and names two identical photos. Ask the mission whether a child needs its own form and its own photos.
Printed and digital photos
A paper application takes printed photos: the ministry's list asks for two, and the Washington and Ottawa pages describe a photo attached to the form. No official page read asks for a digital file. A digital photo can be printed on a 4x6 inch sheet at a photo counter if you need copies, and you should then trim each print to the size your mission gives you.
Where to submit the photo
Take or post your file to the Gabonese embassy or consulate that serves your country of residence. Washington lists in-person drop-off for ordinary visas and no mail option on its page. Ottawa accepts applications in person or by post and asks for a prepaid envelope when the passport is returned by post. The UK government's advice adds that the most reliable way to get a visa is through the Gabonese High Commission in the UK.
How to get your Gabon visa photo
- Check the official requirements. Read the official specification for the Gabon visa: 35 × 45 mm print. Check the rules on pose, expression, glasses and headwear below.
- Take the photo. Follow the key requirements: the photo count depends on the mission; only a maximum size is printed; fix the photo to the form; each mission sets its own list.
- Prepare a print or digital file. A paper application takes printed photos: the ministry's list asks for two, and the Washington and Ottawa pages describe a photo attached to the form. No official page read asks for a digital file.
- Submit the photo with your application. Take or post your file to the Gabonese embassy or consulate that serves your country of residence. Washington lists in-person drop-off for ordinary visas and no mail option on its page.
Gabon visa photo FAQ
No single size is published. The foreign ministry's list gives no size, Washington gives none, and the Ottawa embassy form prints "format max. 35 x 45 mm" beside its photo box. Ask the embassy that will receive your application which size it expects.
No official page read asks for 35 x 35 mm. It sits inside the 35 x 45 mm maximum printed on the Ottawa form, but whether a mission accepts it is for that mission to say. Ask before you print.
It depends on the mission. The foreign ministry lists two recent, identical ID photos and Ottawa asks for two, while the Washington embassy asks for one passport photo stapled or glued to the application. Follow the list of the mission you apply to.
No official page read states a background colour for the paper visa photo. The foreign ministry, Washington and Ottawa pages all leave it out. Ask the mission, and avoid shadows and patterns behind you until it answers.
No. The e-visa is requested on the portal of the immigration directorate, while the embassy visa is a paper file handled by a mission. The embassy pages read do not mention the e-visa, so use the e-visa page for the online route.
No. The foreign ministry says its embassies and consular posts do not issue long-stay visas. For a stay of more than 90 days you request a residence card from the immigration directorate one month after arriving.
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Official sources
- Ministère des Affaires Étrangères, Gabon. Visa diplomatie.gouv.ga. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Embassy of Gabon in the United States. Visa gabonembassyusa.org. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Embassy of Gabon in Canada. Visas ambassadegabon.ca. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Embassy of Gabon in Canada. Visa application form (format max. 35 x 45 mm) ambassadegabon.ca. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Gabon travel advice: Entry requirements gov.uk. Checked 2 November 2026.
Requirements can change, so always confirm with Ministère des Affaires Étrangères, Gabon before you apply. WorldPhotoSpecs is independent and not affiliated with any government.
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"Gabon visa photo". WorldPhotoSpecs. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://worldphotospecs.org/gabon/visa-photo