Gambian to United States Visa Required

Required Documents

• Valid passport with 6+ months validity

  Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the United States.

• Completed visa application form

  Complete the online visa application form DS-160 before scheduling the interview.

• Passport photograph

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  Submit a recent 2 inch by 2 inch color passport-sized photograph meeting U.S. visa photo requirements.

• Visa application fee payment receipt

  Pay the non-refundable visa application fee of $185 at any Guaranty Trust Bank branch and bring the payment receipt to the visa interview.

• Proof of ties to home country

  Documents demonstrating strong ties to The Gambia to establish intent to return (e.g., employment letter, property ownership).

• Travel itinerary

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  Provide flight booking confirmation and hotel confirmation letter or proof of accommodation for the duration of the stay.

• Financial proof

  Provide bank statement or other evidence showing sufficient funds to cover the trip expenses.

• Purpose of visit statement

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  A clear explanation of the purpose of the visit, typically tourism, business meetings, or family visits.

• Biometric data collection

  Applicants must provide fingerprints and a digital photograph at the visa interview as part of biometric data collection.

• Visa bond payment

  Applicants must post a visa bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 as determined during the visa interview; payment is submitted only after consular officer direction via Pay.gov.

• Consular interview appointment confirmation

  Schedule and attend a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Banjul and bring appointment confirmation.