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About Gambia
The Gambia is a West African country that borders the North Atlantic Ocean to the west. The smallest country on the African continent, with an area of 11,295 km2, is roughly one-third the size of Belgium or slightly less than twice the size of Delaware. With the exception of the shoreline, the former British colony forms an enclave within Senegal. It is easy to apply for Gambia Visa
The country’s population is 1,9 million people (2015). The majority of the population lives along the coast. The Gambia’s population is made up of numerous ethnic groups, with Mandinka accounting for roughly one-third of the population, followed by Fula, Wolof, and Jola. In the Islamic Republic of Gambia, Muslims make up more than 95 percent of the population.
Why is the Gambia famous?
- The Gambia provides unrivaled access to the sun, sand, and sea, which is typically only a few steps from your hotel.
- The Abuko Nature Reserve and Kachikally Crocodile Pool are two examples of natural habitats found throughout the country.
- Apart from Banjul’s beautiful beaches, there are several intriguing sights to see that don’t require you to put on your swimsuits, such as Albert Market and Arch 22.
- Few sites in the world can compare to The Gambia’s birdwatching; just ask Chris Packham, who visits year after year.
- One of our most popular lodges is Mandina Lodges, which consists of nine wonderfully constructed lodges built on and off the water and hidden in the African jungle on a mangrove-lined tributary of the River Gambia.
How to apply for a Gambia visa?
- The visa application form may be downloaded for free from the Embassy’s website and must be filled out completely with all essential papers and justifications attached before being submitted.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Visa Section is open. Only on these days and hours may visa applications be submitted for review.
- At most 60 days following payment, a Visa application should be submitted. Otherwise, it would be regarded as forfeited, and you will be required to make a fresh payment.
- At the time of entry at a Gambia Point of Entry, a negative Covid-19 test result must be less than 72 hours old.
- Applicants from contaminated areas must be vaccinated against yellow fever.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit their completed applications together with all required papers at least ten (10) working days prior to their anticipated departure date.
Documents required for Gambia visa
- A passport that is valid for at least six (6) months is required.
- Photocopy of the residential permit
- Copy of the passport’s bio-data page.
- In The Gambia, you must show proof of domiciliation (a hotel reservation or a host).
- To be attached to the visa forms are two (2) current colored passport-size pictures.
- A copy of the evidence of payment of fifty euros (€50) to the Embassy’s bank as the visa fee, which is non-refundable.
Types of Gambia visa
Foreign nationals planning to visit the Republic of Gambia can apply for a variety of visas. Foreign employees and other foreign nationals planning to live in the Gambia must apply for a residence permit.
1. Type A
- Type A permits are available to international students and foreign citizens who have retired.
2. Type B
- Citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other foreign nationals working in skilled occupations are eligible for this type of residency permit.
3. Type C
- Type C residence permits are for skilled workers and small business owners.
COUNTRIES THAT NEED VISA AND/OR CLEARANCE
AFRICAN COUNTRIES:
- ALGERIA
- ANGOLA
- BURUNDI
- CAMEROUN
- CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
- CHAD
- CONGO BRAZAVILLE
- COMOROS ISLAND
- DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
- DJIBOUTI
- EGYPT
- ERITREA
- ETHIOPIA
- EQUITORIAL GUINEA
- GABON
- LIBYA
- MADAGASCAR
- MOZAMBIQUE
- RWANDA
- SOMALIA
- SOUTH AFRICA
- SOUTH SUDAN
- SUDAN
CARRIBEAN COUNTRIES
- BAHAMAS
- HAITI
- JAMAICA
- SANTA DOMINGO
MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES
- AFGHANISTAN
- BAHRAIN
- IRAN
- IRAQ
- ISRAEL
- JORDAN
- KUWAIT
- LEBANON
- OMAN
- PAKISTAN
- PALESTINE
- QATAR
- SAUDI ARABIA
- SYRIA
- YEMEN
OTHERS
- EAST TIMOR
- INDONESIA
- MAURITIUS
- PHILIPPINES
- SOUTH KOREA
- SRI LANKA
- SEYCHELLES
COUNTRIES THAT NEED ONLY VISA TO ENTER THE GAMBIA
WESTERN EUROPE
- AUSTRIA
- FRANCE
- PORTUGAL
- SPAIN
- SWITZERLAND
- TURKEY
NORTH AMERICA
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
EASTERN EUROPE
- ARMENIA
- AZERBAIJAN
- BELARUS
- BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA
- CZECH REPUBLIC
- ESTONIA
- GEORGIA
- KAZAKHSTAN
- KYRGYZSTAN
- LATVIA
- LITHUANIA
- MOLDOVA
- ROMANIA
- RUSSIA
- SLOVENIA
- SLOVAKIA
- TAJIKISTAN
- TURKMENISTAN
- UKRAINE
- UZBEKISTAN
COUNTRIES THAT NEED ONLY CLEARANCE TO ENTER GAMBIA.
AFRICAN COUNTRIES
- KENYA
- NAMIBIA
- TUNISIA
- UGANDA
- ZIMBABWE
ASIAN COUNTRIES
- CHINA
- INDIA
- JAPAN
- MYANMAR
- MONGOLIA
- THAILAND
- VIETNAM
LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES
- ARGENTINA
- BRAZIL
- CHILE
- COLOMBIA
- COSTA RICA
- EL SALVADOR
- GUATEMALA
- HONDURAS
- MEXICO
- NICARAGUA
- PANAMA
- PARAGUAY
- PERU
- URUGUAY
Best place to visit The Gambia
1. Dakar
Dakar has long been a significant trading post, so they know their way around a market. There are numerous marketplaces of various sizes and forms strewn over this bustling metropolis, selling anything and everything.
Dakar
2. Banjul
Go to the bustling street markets in Dakar and Banjul if you want to practice your bargaining abilities.
banjul
3. Sanyang
Sangyang Beach, which is made up of the beaches of Paradise, Osprey, and Pelican, has the nicest coastline in the country.
Sanyang
4. Plage de Ngor and Ile d’Ngor
You will be forced to agree after visiting Plage de Ngor and Ile d’Ngor. Anglers and sunbathers both flock to the Plage de N’gor.
Plage de Ngor and Ile d’Ngor