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  Gambia, Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa:
Country Passport Required Visa Required Return Ticket Required
British Yes No Yes
Australian Yes No Yes
Canadian Yes Yes/1 Yes
USA Yes Yes/1 Yes
Other EU Yes No/1 Yes
Japanese Yes Yes/1 Yes


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) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, except 1. nationals of Austria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain and the USA who do need a visa;
(b) nationals of ECOWAS countries;
(c) nationals of The Bahamas, Botswana, Iceland, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe;
(d) 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).

Cost of Visa Conversion Table:
£10US$18
£20US$36
£30US$55
£40US$73
£50US$91
£60US$109
£70US$127
£80US$146
£90US$164
£100US$182
£110US$200
£120US$218
£130US$236
£140US$255
£150US$273


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) One application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee, payable in cash, cheque or postal order only. (e) Stamped, self-addressed envelope (by registered post).

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 (see Contact Addresses section).