Customs Regulations in 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