PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least three months after date
of return required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following for a maximum
stay of three months:
(a) countries referred to in the chart above (except 1. nationals
of Austria, France, Portugal and Spain who do need a visa);
(b) nationals of Bahamas, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde,
Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, India, Jamaica,
Kenya, Lebanon*, Liberia*, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, New Zealand,
Niger, Nigeria, Norway, San Marino, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sweden,
Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda and Zambia.
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first
connecting aircraft within two hours provided holding valid onward or
return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: *(a) These nationals do not require a visa, but do
require clearance from the Embassy/High Commission. (b) Nationals of
some countries always require a transit visa; enquire with airline for
details. (c) All visitors must hold return or onward tickets, all
documents for their next destination and sufficient funds for their
stay.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist and Business: £20
(single-entry); £40 (multiple-entry).
Validity: Single-entry visas are valid for six months.
Multiple-entry visas are valid for 12 months. Extensions are possible
and should be applied for at the Immigration Office in The Gambia.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact
Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) Additional proof of identity
such as birth certificate. (c) Two application forms. (d) Two
passport-size photos. (e) Fee, payable in cash, cheque or postal order
only. (f) Proof of financial means to cover cost of stay. (g) Stamped,
self-addressed envelope (by registered post) or £3.50 for postal
applications. (h) For business trips, a letter of invitation from the
company in The Gambia or a letter from the applicant’s employer
explaining the purpose of the visit.
Working days required: 48 hours in person. At least one week by post.
Temporary residence: Enquiries should be referred to the Gambian Embassy,
High Commission or Consulate
| |
Passport
Required? |
Visa
Required? |
Return
Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| OtherEU |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
| Japanese |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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