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Study in France from Gabon

A student residing in Gabon must go through the Études en France procedure of Campus France Gabon, at all levels. The campaign for the September 2027 intake has been open since October 1, 2026: electronic application before December 10, 2026 (L1 and architecture) or January 8, 2027 (L2 to Master's), fee of 85,000 FCFA paid only by Moov Money after the payment request email, interview at the Espace Campus France of the Institut français in Libreville (no French test required of Gabonese nationals according to the 2024-2025 guide), final choice before May 31, 2027. The visa appointment is then requested through the Études en France messaging system (the ANBG handles it for its scholarship holders); application at the TLScontact center in Libreville, service fee of €29 (about 19,022 FCFA) in cash, half-price visa (€50) and free for Gabonese government scholarship holders. Since August 1, 2026, you must prove €877.50 per month (575,602 FCFA). Press reports describe a halt to new ANBG scholarships for France for 2026–2027. Reported continuation for some existing scholarship holders (engineering, PhD and medicine) does not establish an exception for new applicants. No official text specifying this measure or its 2027 rules was found on 13 October 2026. Rely on this funding only after receiving a written award in your name.

Updated October 13, 2026 · Reliability: high · 40 sources

Known cost before departure
104,023 – 136,821 FCFA
excluding funds and tuition
Required funds
575,602 FCFA / month
€877.5 / month
Processing time
Campus France: institutions reply until April 30.
Interview
Yes
Espace Campus France, Institut français du Gabon, Libreville
Before the visa

Admission route

Études en France procedure mandatory for any resident of Gabon applying for a first enrollment in French higher education. DAP track (L1 at university, schools of architecture) or non-DAP track (BUT, L2, L3, Master's, connected schools), seven choices at most. BTS, BTSA and CPGE go through Parcoursup (January-March 2027); arts and architecture through Campus Art; private schools that are not connected are applied to directly. These admissions obtained outside Études en France then follow the pre-consular procedure « Je suis accepté » ("I have been accepted", from May 1 to August 31, 2027), which issues the Attestation préalable d'inscription (API, pre-enrollment certificate) needed for the visa; holders of a French bac admitted via Parcoursup or to a private school follow it too.[1][3][4][5][6]

Admission procedure fees

  • Campus France Gabon application fee (full rate)[1][2]85,000 FCFA

    Paid only by Moov Money (*555#, Paiement, Campus France), after the payment request email; non-refundable, even if the visa is refused. Exempt: French government scholarship holders, holders of a French bac less than 4 years old, admission obtained via an EEF application already paid.

  • Campus France Gabon application fee (reduced rate)[1]42,500 FCFA

    Change of field after a paid EEF application, admission via Campus Art, admission to another school after a visa refusal.

The visa application

Where to apply

Where to file
Libreville
Authority
Consulate General of France in Libreville (the only body authorized to decide)
Application center
TLScontact · Libreville
Address
Boulevard Quaben, Trois Quartiers - Carrefour Dialogue (100 m de la clinique El Rapha), Libreville
Opening hours
Applications by appointment Monday to Friday 08:30-15:00; passport pickup without appointment 08:30-16:30.
Appointment
After the Campus France end-of-procedure message and the validation of the France-Visas form, a message in the Études en France messaging system with the subject « Rendez-vous TLS »: France-Visas number, nationality, passport and its validity, phone number, travel date, two preferred dates. TLScontact confirms by SMS. Scholarship holders contact the ANBG, which books the appointment.
Tip
Apply at least one month before departure, never more than 6 months before. TLScontact had announced centers in Port-Gentil and Franceville in 2023; France-Visas now only lists Libreville: check before going.
Processing time
Campus France: institutions reply until April 30. Visa: decision usually within 15 days, up to 45 days; France-Visas asks that long-stay applications be filed at least one month before departure.[8][16][26]
Interview
Yes · Espace Campus France, Institut français du Gabon, Libreville · Campus France interview mandatory once the application is complete and paid; come 30 minutes early with all originals. No systematic interview when applying for the visa at TLScontact.[12][17][26]
Center website (TLScontact)Book an appointment / apply online

Sources for filing[4][7][8][9][10]

In order

The steps

  1. 1

    Get informed and choose programs[3][11]

    When: September-October 2026

    Espace Campus France reception (ground floor of the Institut français du Gabon) Tuesday to Friday from 13:00 to 15:00; program catalog on the Études en France platform. Check whether the program is connected (application in Études en France) or not (Parcoursup, Campus Art, private school).

  2. 2

    Create the account and fill in the Études en France application[3][12][13]

    When: from October 1, 2026

    Select the Campus France Gabon space; keep the application number in the format GAXX-XXXXX. One line per year of study with scanned supporting documents (two semesters per year of higher education): photo, ID document, birth certificate, school or student card, bac transcript and certificate of pass, report cards from première and terminale (or school enrollment certificate if the bac is in progress), higher education transcripts and diplomas. Seven choices at most.

  3. 3

    Prepare local documents[12][14][15]

    When: October-December 2026

    No legalization is required by Campus France Gabon: the originals are presented at the interview; without originals, certified true copies are requested from the institution. Documents in French: no translation. No French test for applicants of Gabonese nationality (2024-2025 guide), unless an institution requires it. Procedure of the Office du baccalauréat (issuance, authentication) not documented.

  4. 4

    Submit the electronic file[16][17]

    When: before 10/12/2026 (DAP) or 08/01/2027 (non-DAP)

    The official calendar distinguishes: DAP applications (first-year licence and architecture) before 10 December 2026; non-DAP applications (L2, L3, master’s and connected schools) before 8 January 2027. Parcoursup (CPGE, BTS, BTSA): January to March 2027, subject to the platform’s own calendar.

  5. 5

    Pay the Campus France fee by Moov Money[1][2]

    When: after submission, at Campus France's requestDuration: validation within 72 hours

    Only after receiving the payment request email: 85,000 FCFA by Moov Money (menu *555#, 5. Paiement, 6. Campus France), validation within 72 hours. No refund in case of error, withdrawal or visa refusal. First check whether you qualify for an exemption.

    • Campus France application fee[2]85,000 FCFA
  6. 6

    Interview at the Espace Campus France in Libreville[12][16][17]

    When: before 6 March 2027 for DAP and non-DAP procedures

    Invitation once the application is complete and the fee paid. Arrive 30 minutes early, with all originals: an incomplete application is rejected at the interview. The 2024-2025 guide stated that staff traveled for applicants in Port-Gentil, Moanda, Franceville, Oyem and Bitam (to be reconfirmed for 2026-2027).

  7. 7

    Institutions' responses and final choice[4][16][17][18]

    When: until 30/04/2027 (replies), 31/05/2027 (choice), 31/08/2027 (« Je suis accepté »)

    Institutions reply until April 30, 2027; final choice before May 31, 2027, then download the acceptance certificate, essential for the visa. Admissions outside Études en France: « Je suis accepté » tab, enrollment or pre-enrollment certificate, possible interview, then Attestation préalable d'inscription (API, pre-enrollment certificate) after validation by the SCAC, until August 31, 2027.

  8. 8

    Gather proof of resources and housing[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][40]

    When: April-June 2027

    €877.50 per month for the length of the stay (575,602 FCFA at the fixed rate), i.e. €10,530 (6,907,227 FCFA) for one year: scholarship certificate, bank statements for the last 3 months, a sponsor's attestation de prise en charge (financial support statement) with proof of income, deposit in an account in France. Proof of accommodation for the first 3 months. The Campus France Gabon VLS-TS page still cites €615: outdated amount. Press reports describe a halt to new ANBG scholarships for France for 2026–2027. Reported continuation for some existing scholarship holders (engineering, PhD and medicine) does not establish an exception for new applicants. No official text specifying this measure or its 2027 rules was found on 13 October 2026. Rely on this funding only after receiving a written award in your name.

  9. 9

    France-Visas form and TLScontact appointment request[4][9][26]

    When: June-August 2027

    Long-stay visa form on france-visas.gouv.fr (enter the Études en France number), then appointment request through the Études en France messaging system (subject « Rendez-vous TLS »); confirmation by SMS. Scholarship holders: appointment booked by the ANBG.

  10. 10

    Application at the TLScontact center in Libreville[7][8][9][26][27]

    When: at least one month before departure, at most 6 months before

    In-person application with biometrics. Service fee of €29 (about 19,022 FCFA) in cash, in CFA francs. The consulate applies half price (Études en France rate of €50) to students who followed the Campus France procedure and no fee for Gabonese government scholarship holders (Campus France Gabon document of November 2024). Visa amount in FCFA: not published on the France-Visas Gabon page (refers to a PDF not consulted).

    • Student long-stay visa fee (Études en France half price)[9][27]€50≈ 32,798 FCFA

      Free for Gabonese government and French government scholarship holders; exact FCFA amount not published.

    • TLScontact service fee[7][8]€29≈ 19,023 FCFA

      « about 19.022 Francs CFA » according to France-Visas; cash only.

  11. 11

    Decision and passport collection[1][26][28][29]

    When: July-August 2027Duration: 15 days usually, up to 45 days

    France-Visas announces a decision usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in some cases; the consulate keeps the passport during processing. If refused: mandatory prior appeal to the Commission de recours contre les refus de visa (Visa Refusal Appeals Board, Nantes) within 30 days. Campus France and visa fees not refunded.

  12. 12

    Travel and steps after arrival[19][30][31][32][33][39]

    When: August-September 2027

    Arrive at least 15 days before classes start. Validate the VLS-TS online within 3 months (€100 tax), pay the CVEC (€105 in 2026-2027) before enrolling, register for free health insurance, open a bank account. Then a multi-year « étudiant » residence card (€100 when renewing after a VLS-TS; €150 for an initial card issue).

    • VLS-TS validation fee (after arrival)[19][30]€100≈ 65,596 FCFA
    • CVEC 2026-2027 (after arrival)[31]€105 / year≈ 68,875 FCFA
The application

Required documents

  • Ordinary passport[9][12][22][34]

    required

    Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months after the visa ends, two blank pages.

    Local specifics: Campus France Gabon required (2024-2025) a passport valid for at least 15 months after the departure date: to be reconfirmed.

  • France-Visas long-stay visa form and receipt[9][26]

    required

    Filled in online, printed, signed; Études en France number entered.

  • ID photo[34]

    required

    Recent, 35 × 45 mm, ICAO standards.

  • Études en France acceptance certificate or Attestation préalable d'inscription (API, pre-enrollment certificate)[4][22]

    required

    Downloaded after the final choice (May 31, 2027) or, for an admission outside EEF, after validation by the SCAC.

  • Enrollment or pre-enrollment certificate from the institution[4][22]

    requiredprivate school, short program, PhD

    For a program that is not connected (Parcoursup, Campus Art, private school) or a PhD/doctorate; uploaded in the « Je suis accepté » tab.

  • Bac transcript and certificate of pass, higher education diplomas[3][12]

    required

    Originals to be presented at the Campus France interview; otherwise, certified true copies from the institution.

  • Report cards from première and terminale, higher education transcripts[3][12]

    required

    Two semesters per year of higher education.

  • Birth certificate[12][34]

    required

    Scanned into the Études en France application; required for minors at the visa stage.

  • Proof of funds (€877.50 per month)[19][22][23][34]

    required

    Scholarship, 3 months of bank statements, a sponsor's financial support statement with proof, deposit in an account in France.

    Local specifics: Whether mobile money is accepted as proof: not documented.

  • Proof of accommodation for the first 3 months[22][34]

    required

    Reservation, lease, attestation d'hébergement (host's accommodation certificate) with the host's documents, letter from the institution.

  • Visa and service fees paid at the application[7][9][27]

    required

    Visa €50 (half price), TLScontact service €29 in cash in FCFA.

Depending on your profile

  • Scholarship certificate (ANBG or French government)[1][9][27]

    Gabonese government scholarship holder: free visa and appointment booked by the ANBG; French government scholarship holder: exempt from Campus France and visa fees.

  • Guarantor's attestation de prise en charge (sponsorship certificate)[22][34]

    Signed, with a copy of the sponsor's ID, their statements and proof of income.

  • French test[12][15]

    Not required of applicants of Gabonese nationality by Campus France Gabon (2024-2025 guide); DAP exemption for nationals of states where French is the sole official language; an institution may require one.

  • Parental authorization and support commitment (minors)[35]

    « Mineur scolarisé » (minor in education) visa for an applicant under 18.

Before departure

Detailed fees

  • Campus France Gabon application fee[1][2]85,000 FCFA

    Moov Money only; 42,500 FCFA at the reduced rate; exempt: French government scholarship holders, French bac less than 4 years old. Non-refundable.

  • Student long-stay visa fee (half rate)[9][27]€50≈ 32,798 FCFA

    Paid in FCFA; free for Gabonese government and French government scholarship holders.

  • TLScontact Libreville service fee[7]€29≈ 19,023 FCFA

    « about 19.022 Francs CFA », in cash.

  • Legalizations and translations[12][14]0 FCFA

    No legalization required by Campus France Gabon; documents in French, no translation.

  • French test[12](depending on profile)0 FCFA

    Not required of Gabonese nationals by Campus France; local price of a TCF not found if an institution requires it.

Total104,023 – 136,821 FCFA

excluding blocked funds; max = Campus France 85,000 + visa €50 (32798) + TLScontact service €29 (19023); min = Gabonese government scholarship holder (free visa). French government scholarship holder: 19023 FCFA only. Excluding tuition fees and post-arrival fees (VLS-TS validation €100, CVEC €105). Euros converted at the fixed rate of 655.957.

For the visa

Funds to prove

575,602 FCFA / monthi.e. €877.5 / month

Fixed rate 1 EUR = 655.957 XAF; €10,530 per year.

47% of the gross SMIC (minimum wage) on the application date (decree no. 2026-526 of June 22, 2026), i.e. €877.50 per month since August 1, 2026; indexed to the SMIC. Former amount: €615, still displayed by Campus France Gabon. Press reports describe a halt to new ANBG scholarships for France for 2026–2027. Reported continuation for some existing scholarship holders (engineering, PhD and medicine) does not establish an exception for new applicants. No official text specifying this measure or its 2027 rules was found on 13 October 2026. Rely on this funding only after receiving a written award in your name.[19][20][21][23][24][25][40]

Accepted proof

  • scholarship certificate
  • 3 months of bank statements
  • certificate of deposit in an account in France
  • guarantor's attestation de prise en charge (sponsorship certificate) with proof of income
2027 intake

Timeline

  1. October 1, 2026

    Études en France applications open[13][16]

  2. December 10, 2026

    application deadline, DAP (L1, architecture)[16]

    Date and column confirmed by visually checking the official calendar on 13 October 2026. The instruction is to complete the step before this date.

  3. January 8, 2027

    application deadline, non-DAP (L2, L3, Master's, connected schools)[16]

    Date and column confirmed by visually checking the official calendar on 13 October 2026. The instruction is to complete the step before this date.

  4. January 2027 → March 2027

    Parcoursup application (CPGE, BTS, BTSA)[16]

  5. March 6, 2027

    Campus France interview deadline (DAP and non-DAP)[16]

    Date and column confirmed by visually checking the official calendar on 13 October 2026. The instruction is to complete the step before this date.

  6. April 30, 2027

    institutions' answers at the latest[16]

  7. May 31, 2027

    final choice deadline[16]

  8. August 31, 2027

    « Je suis accepté » (admissions outside EEF): submission deadline[16]

    Submit from 1 May to 31 August 2027 for Parcoursup and non-connected institutions. The 30 September deadline concerns interviews, not submission.

  9. June 2027to be confirmed

    visa application at TLScontact (usual window)[8][9]

    after the final choice; at least one month and at most 6 months before departure

  10. September 30, 2027

    Pre-consular interview deadline (Parcoursup and non-connected institutions)[16]

    Interviews from 1 May to 30 September 2027.

Specifics Gabon → France

Differences and pitfalls

What differs from the general rule

  • Campus France fee of 85,000 FCFA paid only by Moov Money, after a payment request email; reduced rate of 42,500 FCFA in some cases.
  • Earlier calendar than in other countries: DAP before December 10, 2026, non-DAP before January 8, 2027.
  • No French test required of applicants of Gabonese nationality; a single Espace Campus France, in Libreville.
  • Visa appointment requested through the Études en France messaging system, or by the ANBG for its scholarship holders; TLScontact service fee of €29 (less than in Cameroon) paid in cash.
  • Half-price visa for Campus France applicants and free for Gabonese government scholarship holders.
  • Press reports describe a halt to new ANBG scholarships for France for 2026–2027. Reported continuation for some existing scholarship holders (engineering, PhD and medicine) does not establish an exception for new applicants. No official text specifying this measure or its 2027 rules was found on 13 October 2026. Rely on this funding only after receiving a written award in your name.
  • No apostille in Gabon (not a party to the Hague Convention); for France, no legalization is required by Campus France.

Pitfalls to avoid

Counting on an ANBG scholarship[24][40]

Press reports describe a halt to new ANBG scholarships for France for 2026–2027. Reported continuation for some existing scholarship holders (engineering, PhD and medicine) does not establish an exception for new applicants. No official text specifying this measure or its 2027 rules was found on 13 October 2026. Rely on this funding only after receiving a written award in your name.

Guarantor sized on €615[19][21][23]

The Campus France Gabon VLS-TS page still cites €615; the threshold has been €877.50 per month (575,602 FCFA) since August 1, 2026.

Moov Money payment before the email[1][2]

Pay only after the payment request email; no refund in case of error, withdrawal or refusal.

Appointment sellers[4][38]

The student visa appointment is requested through the Études en France messaging system; TLScontact reminds that its appointments are not for sale.

Incomplete application at the interview[12][17]

Campus France Gabon rejects an incomplete application: come with all originals, 30 minutes early.

TLScontact centers outside Libreville[7][10]

The Port-Gentil and Franceville centers announced in 2023 no longer appear on France-Visas: check before traveling.

Forgetting to validate the VLS-TS[19][33]

Without online validation within 3 months (€100), your stay becomes irregular.

ANBG: distinguish a new award, continuation and renewal[40]

Article 3 of the 2025 decree distinguishes the coverage certificate for a new scholarship holder, continuation within the same cycle and renewal when changing cycles. A transfer to another study location also requires an application (Article 28). An announcement that existing holders in France will retain support therefore does not establish that new awards are available or that a change of cycle or country is approved. Obtain written clarification of your status, destination, cycle and covered costs for your own file.

Figures

Statistics

Gabonese students enrolled in France (2022)
5,687 (ministerial report of September 2022 cited by the Gabonese press)[36]
Gabonese state scholarship holders in France (2026)
1,104 according to the ANBG (end of July 2026, figure reported by the press)[24]
student visas issued to or refused for Gabonese nationals
No official figure found: No official per-country figure found (searched October 12, 2026; see destinations/fr.json).

Travora does not issue visas.

Travora is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or service provider (Campus France, TLScontact, VFS Global, BLS…). Rules and amounts change: check the official website before any payment or filing. Page updated October 13, 2026.

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