How to Get a Gambia Visa from Senegal

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Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Gambia?

Gambia is, for the most part, a safe country to visit. However it does have a rather high crime rate, though it's mainly ridden with petty street crime. You should be vigilant and take all possible precaution measures in order to minimize the risk of getting stolen from.

Is Gambia a rich country?

The Gambia is one of Africa's smallest countries and, unlike many of its west Africa neighbours, has enjoyed long spells of stability since independence. President Yahya Jammeh ruled the country with an iron fist after seizing power in a bloodless coup in 1994.

What is Gambia known for?

The Gambian economy is heavily dependent on peanut (groundnut) production and export. The country is known for the beaches along its small Atlantic coastline and for being home to Jufureh (Juffure), the reputed ancestral village of Kunta Kinte, the main character in Alex Haley’s well-known novel Roots.

Is Ebola in Gambia?

Ebola crisis. Buba Seka usually works as a waiter in the Kololi area on the north-west coast of The Gambia . ... The virus itself may not have spread to The Gambia, but its impact is being felt - holidaymakers are being put off from visiting the country.

What is the main religion in Gambia?

The Gambia is traditionally very tolerant of all religious creeds and beliefs and while the country is predominantly Muslims with up to 90% of the population practising the basic tenets of Islam, it is essentially a secular country and it prides itself on its broad-minded acceptance of all faiths.

Visa information

Where to apply

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