Immigration and Visa Information
Entry Requirements
In order to enter the Republic of The Gambia, all visitors must have a valid passport and evidence of Yellow fever vaccination card. Entry visas must be obtained by visitors from Diplomatic Missions of the Republic of The Gambia in their country of origin, except the countries that do not require entry visas to The Gambia. Where there is no Gambian diplomatic representative, participants shall have the privilege to obtain entry visa at the Banjul International Airport upon arrival.
Citizens of the United Kingdom, full members of the European Union, the Commonwealth, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other nations with a reciprocal visa abolition agreement with The Gambia do not require a visa to enter the country; whether on holiday or on a business trip not exceeding 90 days. Tourist and others travelling on last minute bookings will be allowed entry but will be required to submit their passport to the Department of Immigration in Banjul within 48 hours to be issued a proper visa
Custome and Excise Tax
The Gambia has strict laws on the import and export of illegal and narcotic drugs. Visitors may enter The Gambia with 200 cigarettes or 50 Cigars/cigarettes or mixed prorate e.g. 250gr of other mixed tobacco, I litre of spirits plus 1 litre of wine. Travelers in possession of prescription drugs should show proof of their prescription, such as labelled containers. It is against the law for visitors to photograph or film government buildings, including airport, military installation or embassies due to security concerns. Press equipment are allowed into the country temporarily, provided an exhaustive list is submitted beforehand and film permit issued by the Ministry of Information and Communication Infrastructure.
Duty Free
Duty Free
The following goods and quantities may be imported into The Gambia duty free:
- Cigarettes – 200 sticks
- Cigars – 50 sticks
- Tobacco – 250 grams
- Spirit – 1 liter beer or wine 1 litre
- Other goods – up to a value of D1,000.00
Airport Security Fee
Security Free
Travelers entering and exiting The Gambia are required to pay a $20 (D1000) security fee upon arrival and departure at the airport, payable in cash (USD or dalasi)
Travel Insurance
Visitors are advised to take comprehensive travel insurance in advance of travel covering the following:
- Baggage
- Injury
- Death
- Illness
- Personal belongings
- Baggage damage/loss or delay
Transportation
Flight Available to/from Banjul and Dakar
The International Airlines operating in The Gambia and currently flying to/from Banjul and Dakar are as follows: Brussels Airlines, Asky Airlines, Royal Maroc, Turkish Airways
By Road
If you are already in the West African sub-region, you can travel to The Gambia by road. There is a road link between Dakar and Banjul and the journey will take between five to six hours. There is also a road link with Ziguinchor, in Southern Senegal, and Bissau. However, a four-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended.
By Sea
Banjul has a deep-sea port, which receives several cruise ships a year. Container ships and other freighters call into Banjul Port from all over the world as well.
The Embassy of The Gambia To Ethiopia
The Embassy of The Gambia To Ethiopia
- Old Airport N/S Lafto, Kebele -13, H No. New P.O. Box 60083, Addis Ababa
- (+251) 113 71 01 68
- gambiaembassy.addis@gmail.com
- 8am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 8am – 12:30pm Fridays
The Embassy of The Gambia To Guinea Bissau
The Embassy of The Gambia To Guinea Bissau
- Bairro de Adjuda, Bissau
- (+245) 95 535 9792
- gegbissau2017@gmail.com
- 8am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 8am – 12:30pm Fridays
Embassy of The Gambia To The Russian Federation
Embassy of The Gambia To The Russian Federation
- Korovi Val Street, Building 7, Block 1, Office 11A, 119049 Moscow
- +7(495) 988-6205
- info@gambiaembassy.ru
- 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 9am – 1pm Fridays
Embassy of The Gambia To Spain
Embassy of The Gambia To Spain
- Calle Hernandez Iglesias 20B 28027, Madrid
- (+34) 914 361 792
- info@gambiaembassy.es
- 9am – 3pm Monday – Thursday
High Commission of The Gambia To Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali
High Commission of The Gambia To Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali
- Yoff Toundoup Rya, Villa No. 128, Cite Des Jeunes Cadres
- (+221) 33820 1198. Fax: (+221) 33 820 10563
- gambiaembassydakar@gmail.com
- 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 9am – 1:30pm Fridays
Embassy of The Gambia To Cuba
Embassy of The Gambia To Cuba
- Calle 42 #115 e/1 st and 3 rd , PO Box 44, Playa
- 537 212 5626
- gambia.secretariat@gmail.com
- 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 9am – 1:30pm Fridays
Embassy of The Gambia To The Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Embassy of The Gambia To The Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- PRTZ No 239, Tevragh zeina, Nouakchott
- +222 45298032 / +222 45244909
- gambia.embassy-nktt@hotmail.com
- 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 9am – 1pm Fridays
The Consulate General of The Gambia To Jeddah
The Consulate General of The Gambia To Jeddah
- Ishaq Al Shagaf Street Al Rabwah District Jeddah
- 00966-12-2573193
- gambiaconsulatejeddah@gmail.com
- 9am – 3pm | Sunday – Thursday
The High Commission of The Gambia To Malaysia
The High Commission of The Gambia To Malaysia
- 19A-25-3, wisma UOA 1, Business suite 19, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lampur
- +603-2181-6331 / +603-2181-6332
- embassyofthegambiamalaysia@gmail.com
- 8am – 4pm | Monday – Thursday
The Embassy of The Gambia To The United Arab Emirates
The Embassy of The Gambia To The United Arab Emirates
- The Gambia Embassy Villa N0.12 Al Jali Street Al Muroor, P.O. Box 3675 Abu Dhabi
- 009712 6668585
- info@embgambia.ae
- 9am – 3pm | Sunday – Thursday
High Commission of The Gambia To South Africa
High Commission of The Gambia To South Africa
- 261 Middel Street, Brookfield Office Park, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181
- (+271) 20040371
- info@gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za
- 8am – 4pm | Monday – Thursday
Embassy of The Gambia To The United States Of America
Embassy of The Gambia To The United States Of America
- 5630 16 th Street, NW Washington DC, 20011
- (+1) (202)785 1399
- info@gambiaembassydc.us
- 9am – 4pm | Monday – Thursday
Embassy of The Gambia To Algeria
Embassy of The Gambia To Algeria
- Lotissement Ben Haddadi Said,Villa No 34, Cheraga, Algiers, Algeria
- (+213) 23 279483 / (+213) 23 279482
- gambiaembassyalgeria@gmail.com
- 9:30am – 4pm | Sunday – Thursday
Office of The Ambassador Permanent Mission of The Gambia To the United Nations
Office of The Ambassador Permanent Mission of The Gambia To the United Nations
- 336 East 45th Street - 7th Floor, New York, NY 10017
- (+1) 212-949-6640
- gamembassyfrance@gmail.com
- 9:30am – 1pm | Monday – Friday
Embassy of The Gambia To The State of Qatar
Embassy of The Gambia To The State of Qatar
- Building No.11,Saha 254, Al Shooei –Street 891, Onaiza Zone 65
- (+974) 44652002
- gambiaembassydoha@gmail.com
- 8am – 4pm | Sunday – Thursday
The Gambia High Commission To The United Kingdom
The Gambia High Commission To The United Kingdom
- 57 Kensington Court High street Kensington W8 5DG, London
- (+44) (020) 39289770
- info@gambiahc.org
- 9:30am – 4pm | Monday – Friday
Embassy of The Gambia To France
Embassy of The Gambia To France
- 7ter Rue Leonard de Vinci, 75116 Paris, France
- gamembassyfrance@gmail.com
- 9:30am – 1pm | Monday – Friday
Embassy of The Gambia To Turkey
Embassy of The Gambia To Turkey
- Gambia Embassy, Ankara, Hilal Mahalessi, Hollanda, No:31 YILDIZ, Cankaya – ANKARA
- + (90) 312 442 5771
- gamembank@gmail.com
- 9am – 5pm | Monday – Friday
High Commission of The Gambia To India
High Commission of The Gambia To India
- B-19, Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi -110057
- (+91) 11-461-204-712
- gamembdel@hotmail.com
Embassy of The Gambia To The People’s Republic of China
Embassy of The Gambia To The People’s Republic of China
- Jianguomenwai Diplomatic Compound 07-2-014
- (+1) 85326991
- gamembdel@hotmail.com
- 9am – 5pm | Monday – Friday
The Embassy of The Gambia To Ethiopia
- Old Airport N/S Lafto, Kebele -13, H No. New P.O. Box 60083, Addis Ababa
- (+251) 113 71 01 68
- gambiaembassy.addis@gmail.com
- 8am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 8am – 12:30pm Fridays
The Embassy of The Gambia To Guinea Bissau
- Bairro de Adjuda, Bissau
- (+245) 95 535 9792
- gegbissau2017@gmail.com
- 8am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 8am – 12:30pm Fridays
Embassy of The Gambia To The Russian Federation
- Korovi Val Street, Building 7, Block 1, Office 11A, 119049 Moscow
- +7(495) 988-6205
- info@gambiaembassy.ru
- 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 9am – 1pm Fridays
Embassy of The Gambia To Spain
- Calle Hernandez Iglesias 20B 28027, Madrid
- (+34) 914 361 792
- info@gambiaembassy.es
- 9am – 3pm Monday – Thursday
High Commission of The Gambia To Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali
- Yoff Toundoup Rya, Villa No. 128, Cite Des Jeunes Cadres
- (+221) 33820 1198. Fax: (+221) 33 820 10563
- gambiaembassydakar@gmail.com
- 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 9am – 1:30pm Fridays
Embassy of The Gambia To Cuba
- Calle 42 #115 e/1 st and 3 rd , PO Box 44, Playa
- 537 212 5626
- gambia.secretariat@gmail.com
- 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 9am – 1:30pm Fridays
Embassy of The Gambia To The Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- PRTZ No 239, Tevragh zeina, Nouakchott
- +222 45298032 / +222 45244909
- gambia.embassy-nktt@hotmail.com
- 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday | 9am – 1pm Fridays
The Consulate General of The Gambia To Jeddah
- Ishaq Al Shagaf Street Al Rabwah District Jeddah
- 00966-12-2573193
- gambiaconsulatejeddah@gmail.com
- 9am – 3pm | Sunday – Thursday
The High Commission of The Gambia To Malaysia
- 19A-25-3, wisma UOA 1, Business suite 19, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lampur
- +603-2181-6331 / +603-2181-6332
- embassyofthegambiamalaysia@gmail.com
- 8am – 4pm | Monday – Thursday
The Embassy of The Gambia To The United Arab Emirates
- The Gambia Embassy Villa N0.12 Al Jali Street Al Muroor, P.O. Box 3675 Abu Dhabi
- 009712 6668585
- info@embgambia.ae
- 9am – 3pm | Sunday – Thursday
High Commission of The Gambia To South Africa
- 5630 16 th Street, NW Washington DC, 20011
- (+1) (202)785 1399
- info@gambiaembassydc.us
- 9am – 4pm | Monday – Thursday
Embassy of The Gambia To The United States Of America
- 261 Middel Street, Brookfield Office Park, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181
- (+271) 20040371
- info@gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za
- 8am – 4pm | Monday – Thursday
Embassy of The Gambia To Algeria
- Lotissement Ben Haddadi Said,Villa No 34, Cheraga, Algiers, Algeria
- (+213) 23 279483 / (+213) 23 279482
- gambiaembassyalgeria@gmail.com
- 9:30am – 4pm | Sunday – Thursday
Office of The Ambassador Permanent Mission of The Gambia To the United Nations
- 336 East 45th Street - 7th Floor, New York, NY 10017
- (+1) 212-949-6640
- gamembassyfrance@gmail.com
- 9:30am – 1pm | Monday – Friday
Embassy of The Gambia To The State of Qatar
- Building No.11,Saha 254, Al Shooei –Street 891, Onaiza Zone 65
- (+974) 44652002
- gambiaembassydoha@gmail.com
- 8am – 4pm | Sunday – Thursday
The Gambia High Commission To The United Kingdom
- 57 Kensington Court High street Kensington W8 5DG, London
- (+44) (020) 39289770
- info@gambiahc.org
- 9:30am – 4pm | Monday – Friday
Embassy of The Gambia To France
- 7ter Rue Leonard de Vinci, 75116 Paris, France
- gamembassyfrance@gmail.com
- 9:30am – 1pm | Monday – Friday
Embassy of The Gambia To France
- 7ter Rue Leonard de Vinci, 75116 Paris, France
- gamembassyfrance@gmail.com
- 9:30am – 1pm | Monday – Friday
Embassy of The Gambia To France
- 7ter Rue Leonard de Vinci, 75116 Paris, France
- gamembassyfrance@gmail.com
- 9:30am – 1pm | Monday – Friday
