Visa Requirements
Tourist Visa
REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA (please note that we canNOT process unless the requirements submitted are complete)
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in The Gambia, and contain at least one blank visa page.
- Fully completed and signed Gambia Visa Application
- One passport-size photograph on white background (taken in the last six months; please write name and passport number on the back and sign) Passport photograph
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
- International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if a Arriving from an infected area with 5 Days.
- Personal or telephone interview may be required.
Business Visa
REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA (please note that we canNOT process unless the requirements submitted are complete)
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in The Gambia, and contain at least one blank visa page.
- Fully completed and signed Gambia Visa Application
- One passport-size photograph on white background (taken in the last six months; please write name and passport number on the back and sign) Passport photograph
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
- A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of The Gambia, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
- state the nature of business to be performed;
- include the name and address of the company to be visited;
- guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
- guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
- International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if a Arriving from an infected area with 5 Days.
- Personal or telephone interview may be required.
Fees
In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:
Per visa A nonrefundable application fee of $100.00 in money order only, payable to the Embassy of The Gambia
Regular visa processing time 3 – 4 days.
PICKUP/DROP-OFF HOURS
Monday – Thursday – 11:00 AM to 2:00 Friday – 11:00 AM
(Lunch Break is (12:00pm1:00PM)
Express Service available for an additional fee of $50.00.
Visa Information
The Gambia tourist or business visa is usually valid for three months from date issued, for a stay not to exceed 90 days.