How to get a Gambia visa from South Africa

• Foreigners who apply for the tourist visa who visit the country for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation.
• This visa also serves as a visitor visa. You can visit friends and relatives with this visa.
• While in the country you are not allowed to take up paid employment.
• Minors should ensure they are in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate.
• If you are visiting friends or relatives in the country, you should provide a letter of invitation from your host in Gambia. The home address and telephone number of the host should be included in the letter.
• For non-South Africans, a copy of your South African stay permit is required.
• Copies of all the original copies of your documents should be made available as the original copies may not be returned by the embassy.
• The receipt of your paid visa fees should be provided.
• You are expected to leave the country at the expiry of your visa.
• Yellow fever vaccination is required.
• Immunization against hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningitis is recommended.

• This visa is for business travelers visiting Gambia with the intention of maintaining business relationships with their partner companies in the country.
• You can attend business meetings, conferences and trade fairs with this visa.
• You can also negotiate and sign contracts with their partners in the country.
• A letter of invitation from the company you are visiting in Gambia is required. The company address, purpose and duration of your visit should be clearly stated in the letter.
• The certificate of business registration of the company you are visiting in Gambia is required.
• Letter with the official company letterhead from your current employer in South Africa is required. Your employer should state that he/she is aware of your business leave. Your status in the company should be stated in the letter.
• Minors traveling without their parents should provide a letter of consent which is signed by both parents.
• You cannot take up paid or unpaid employment with this visa.
• Certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter Gambia.
• Travelers are advised to be immunized against hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningitis.
• You are expected to leave the country at the expiry of your visa.
• The visa is valid for 90 days.

No, Although visitors are advised to be vaccinated against yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningitis and polio before travelling to the Gambia.

Aside from its welcoming people, The Gambia cuts through the middle of Senegal and its position appears like that of a smile on the map of the continent, greeting those who make their way up the River Gambia.

Yes, it is relatively safe to travel to The Gambia. However, like anywhere else, tourists must be aware of your surroundings and any potential threats around.

The main dish in the Gambia is rice with any stew of choice made with either fish, beef, lamb or goat.