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British to Gambia Visa on Arrival

Visa requirements for British passport holders traveling to Gambia

Entry Requirements

Required Documents

  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity

    Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into The Gambia.

  • Passport photograph

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    Recent passport-sized photograph is required for visa application or visa on arrival processing.

  • Flight booking confirmation

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    Proof of onward or return flight bookings is required upon entry.

  • Hotel confirmation letter

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    Accommodation details showing confirmed hotel booking in The Gambia are needed for visa or entry clearance.

  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

    Proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for entry into The Gambia.

  • Completed visa application form

    For visa on arrival or e-visa application, a completed application form must be submitted.

  • Visa application fee payment

    Visa on arrival fee is currently USD 108 payable in cash; embassy visa fee is USD 200 if applied prior to travel.

  • Biometric data: fingerprints and photograph

    Biometric data including fingerprint scanning and photograph are collected during visa or visa on arrival processing.

  • Purpose of visit statement

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    You must state your purpose of visit clearly, typically as tourism.

Optional Documents

  • Travel insurance certificate

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    Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended but not mandatory.

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