Live in Gabon while having a job in Spain

Can I live in Gabon and work remotely for a company in Spain?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You must have a Spanish work permit
  2. You must be able to prove that you have a sufficient amount of savings to support yourself in Gabon
  3. You must have a Gabonese visa, as this will be necessary to live and work in Gabon

I have a Spanish passport, but I’m not sure if I can work in Gabon.

How to find remote work in Spain while living in Gabon?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Spain even though you are located in Gabon. For that we will have to make a little adjustment in our job search process. Let’s see how to find remote jobs in Spain while living in Gabon.

Working remotely in Spain while living in Gabon
The main idea is to make our remote job search as similar as possible to the way we would do it if we were working in Spain. Therefore, we will have to make some adjustments in our daily routine.
The first adjustment is that we have to consider the time difference between Spain and Gabon. In Spain, it is 5 hours behind Gabon. Therefore, we have to consider that our Spanish time is 5 hours behind Gabon.
The second adjustment is that we have to consider that the Spanish language is spoken in Spain and in Gabon, but the Spanish language spoken in Gabon is not the same as the Spanish language spoken in Spain.
So, if we are looking for remote jobs in Spain, we have to consider that the Spanish language spoken in Gabon is not the same as the Spanish language spoken in Spain.
How to find remote work in Spain while living in Gabon
So, how to find remote jobs in Spain while living in Gabon? It is quite simple, just follow these steps:

  1. Create a profile on the Spanish job portal, for example, on Indeed.com.
  2. Add a picture of yourself to your profile.

How to get paid in Gabon when working remotely for a corporation in Spain?

You can get paid in Gabon even if you are working for a company in Spain, however , you will have to go through the process of getting Gabon work permit.

Getting Gabon work permit is a bit complicated and it takes time. You will have to provide all the necessary documents and information to the Gabon immigration authorities.
If you are planning to work in Gabon, you can get a Gabon work permit online.
However, if you are planning to work in Gabon, you will have to apply for Gabon work permit.
You can apply for Gabon work permit online.
The Gabon work permit online application process is very simple.
You just need to fill in the online form and submit it.
The process is quick and easy.
You will receive a confirmation email and you can check the status of your application.
If you have any questions, you can contact the Gabon embassy.

How to get Gabon work permit when working for a company in Spain?
If you are planning to work for a company in Spain, you will have to apply for Gabon work permit.

How do taxes work in Gabon if I’m working remotely for a company Gabon?

When working remotely in Gabon for a firm based in Spain, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to be aware of the rules that apply to you. The same rules that apply to everyone who works in Gabon apply to you. You must be aware of them and comply with them.

When working remotely in Gabon for a firm based in Spain, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to be aware of the rules that apply to you.
Gabon is a francophone country, where French is the official language. English is spoken in some cities and towns.