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How to get a Gambia visa from Myanmar

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Burmese passport holders travelling to Gambia.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Gambia.

Business visa

Processing time10 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$100

Tourist visa

Processing time10 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$100

Application requirements

Documents Burmese applicants need to provide.

  • A Myanmar passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2'' x 2'') taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • Myanmars can apply for the Gambians tourist visa if they are traveling for tourism purposes.
  • This visa is valid for 90 days.
  • Applicants are required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
  • There are no currency restrictions for entry into or exit out of Gambia.
  • The dalasi is the official currency, though U.S. dollars, euros, and West African Francs (CFA) are widely accepted.
  • The Gambia is a cash economy; credit cards are accepted only at major hotels and a few restaurants. Exchange currency at banks or exchange bureaus only.
  • Changing money unofficially is prohibited. Due to the potential for fraud, avoid using ATMs except those at banks. Money transfers are widely available at Western Union branch offices.
  • Travelers who stay beyond the allowed time are fined 1,000 dalasi per month of overstay on departure, payable in cash.
  • Extensions to stays can be requested at the Department of Immigration in Banjul.
  • Medication, such as insulin, requiring refrigeration may be difficult to store as The Gambia is subject to frequent power outages.
  • Import and export of skin-bleaching creams and some medications is strictly regulated.
  • You can face fines up to $2,000 and/or three years imprisonment if you arrive with substances containing one percent or more of: hydroquinone (in any form), hydrocortisone (unless in trace amounts and for specific purposes such as anti-itch products), betamethasone, flucinonide, clobestatol, or clobestatone.
  • It is against the law to photograph or film airport security operations, military installations, embassies, or government motorcades.
  • You could be fined, have your photographic equipment confiscated without notice, and risk detention and arrest. Do not take photos of Gambians without their permission.

Business visa

  • The Gambian business visa is for Myanmars traveling to Gambia for the purpose of business.
  • Myanmars are allowed to start up a business in Gambia using the business visa.
  • Travelers are required to provide an invitation letter from the Gambian company they are visiting.
  • This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • A certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting with in Gambia is required.
  • If you have had previous business dealings with the company you are meeting with, you are required to present proof of this.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement) is required.
  • Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
  • It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.

Where to apply

Gambia embassy & visa application centers in Myanmar.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the wettest month in Gambia

August is generally the wettest month of the year in Gambia.

What is the hottest month in Gambia

March tends to be the hottest month of the year with average highs of 34°C, low humidity and 10 hours of sunshine.

Do I need vaccinations for Gambia

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Gambia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

Is it safe to travel to Gambia

Generally, travel throughout The Gambia is trouble free. However, like anywhere travelers should use common sense, be aware of their surroundings and any potential threats to their safety and security.
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Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Gambia visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.