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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesNoYes
AustralianYesNoYes
CanadianYesYes/1Yes
USAYesYes/1Yes
OtherEUYesNo/1Yes
JapaneseYesYes/1Yes


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) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, except 1. nationals of Austria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain and the USA who do need a visa;
(b) nationals of ECOWAS countries;
(c) nationals of The Bahamas, Botswana, Iceland, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe;
(d) 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).

Cost of Visa Conversion Table
£10US$18
£20US$36
£30US$55
£40US$73
£50US$91
£60US$109
£70US$127
£80US$146
£90US$164
£100US$182
£110US$200
£120US$218
£130US$236
£140US$255
£150US$273


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) One application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee, payable in cash, cheque or postal order only. (e) Stamped, self-addressed envelope (by registered post).

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).


   
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