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, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania,
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, 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 may not always 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: US$34 (single-entry); US$69 (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 General Info 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
Passport/Visa Information).
Passport/Visa
Information
High
Commission of the Republic of The Gambia in the UK
57
Kensington Court, London W8 5DG, UK
Tel:
(020) 7937 6316.
Email:
gambia@gamhighcom.fsnet.co.uk
Opening
hours: Mon-Thurs 1000-1600, Fri 1000-1200.
Embassy
of the Republic of The Gambia in the USA
Suite 905, 1156 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Tel:
(202) 785 1399 or 1425.
Email:
gambiaembassy1@aol.com
Travel
Advice
Crime
against tourists is rare, but travellers should take sensible precautions and
remain vigilant in public places.
Care
should be taken when driving or walking on roads, particularly at night, due to
unpredictable driving standards and lack of street lighting.
The threat
from terrorism is low, but you should be aware of the global risk of
indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets,
including places frequented by foreigners.
This
advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change
rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the
latest travel advice:
British
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel:
(0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk
US
Department of State
Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel
