Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA (please note that we canNOT process unless the requirements submitted are complete)

  1. 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.
  2. Fully completed and signed Gambia Visa Application
  3. 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
  4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
  5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if a Arriving from an infected area with 5 Days.
  6. Personal or telephone interview may be required.

Business Visa

REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA (please note that we canNOT process unless the requirements submitted are complete)

  1. 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.
  2. Fully completed and signed  Gambia Visa Application
  3.  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
  4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
  5. 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:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
  6. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if a Arriving from an infected area with 5 Days.
  7. 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.

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