Passports
Passport valid for at least
three months following departure date required
by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Passport Note
(a) Some
nationals will require a transit visa; enquire
with airline for details. (b) All visitors must
hold return or onward tickets, all documents for
their next destination and sufficient funds for
their stay.
Visas
Not required
by all nationals referred to in the chart for
stays up to 90 days except:
(a) nationals of the USA;
(b) 1. nationals of Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia,
France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Spain;
(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: Tourists and others travelling
on last-minute bookings will be allowed entry
without a visa but will be required to submit
their passport to the department of immigration
in Banjul within 48 hours to be issued a proper
visa.
Note: Nationals not referred
to in the chart above are advised to contact the
embassy to check visa requirements.
Visa Note
Extensions
are available from the Gambian immigration department
in Banjul.
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist
and Business: £20 (single-entry);
£40 (multiple-entry).
Validity
Visas start
from date of entry. 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.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section
at embassy).
Working Days Required
Three to four. An express
service is available for an additional fee.