Passport/Visa 

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 (see Contact Addresses section).