GABON - Passport and visa required.  Visas must be obtained before arrival.
Single-entry visa valid up to 1 month, multiple-entry visa valid for 2-4
months.  Both visas require 2 application forms, 2 photos, small pox and
yellow fever vaccinations, and $50 fee (no personal checks accepted).  Also
need detailed travel arrangements, including flight numbers, arrival and
departure dates, accommodations and next destination.  Business visa
requires company letter stating  purpose of trip and contacts in Gabon.
Accompanying family must be included in letter.  For longer stays and other
information call Embassy of the Gabonese Republic, 2034 20th St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/797-1000) or the Permanent Mission of the
Gabonese Republic to the  UN, 18 East 41st St., 6th Floor, New York, NY
10017 (212/686-9720).





