Gambia visa requirements for Thais
Travel and visa requirements
Basic Travel Requirements for Thais visiting Gambia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Gambian Visa.
- An international passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have two 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 against a white background.
- A complete travel document.
- Proof of financial status to cover your duration of stay in Gambia.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel to Gambia.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Flight return or onward ticket.
Gambia Visa for Thais
Facts about Gambia
Types of Gambia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 Working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 10 Working Days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Gambia Visa
- An international passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have two 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 against a white background.
- A complete travel document.
- Proof of financial status to cover your duration of stay in Gambia.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel to Gambia.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Flight return or onward ticket.
Gambia Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- Thailand citizens who intend to visit Gambia for tour, sight-seeing, vacation, visitation and other recreational purposes can apply for this visa.
- Gambia tourist visa is valid for a duration of 90 days and it can not be extendable except for some important reasons.
- A passport valid for the duration of your stay with a blank page for visa stickers.
- A completely filled and signed tourist visa application form.
- Applicants are required to provide a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
- There are no currency restrictions for entry and exit in Gambia.
- Travelers who stay beyond the expiry of their visa are fined 1,000 dalasis per month for overstaying their visa.
- Applicants who wish to extend their stay can apply for an extension of stay at the Department of Immigration in Banjul.
- Flight return or onward ticket.
- Proof of accommodation in Gambia.
- Bank statement or payslip to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your duration of stay in Gambia.
- A letter of invitation from a friend or relative in Gambia. (for applicants traveling for visitation).
- The invitation letter must state the residential address and contact details of the applicant.
- Proof of paid visa application form.
Gambia Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- The Gambian business visa is a visa issued to foreigners visiting Gambia for business purposes.
- Thailand citizens who intend to visit Gambia for conferences, exhibitions, trade fairs or to meet with business partners can apply for this visa.
- Foreigners in Gambia on a business visa are not allowed to take up paid employment.
- An invitation letter from the Gambian company you are visiting is required.
- This letter must contain their detailed address, your entry date and the purpose of your visit to Gambia.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar an invitation from the conference organizer is required.
- A letter from your employer in Thailand allowing your business trip.
- 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.
- Bank statements to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your period of stay in Gambia.
- Self-employed are required to submit proof of business registration or business license.
- Either the applicant employer in Thailand or the business partner in Gambia must be ready to state coverage for the applicant's business trip.
- Flight return ticket.
- Proof of paid visa fee.
Gambia Visa Fees
Visa Type
Sub Types
Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Business visa
100.00 (USD)
Gambia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Thailand
Location
Address
Bangkok
610/5-6 Songwad Road Samphantwongse Bangkok 10100 Thailand
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Itrcoth@ksc.th.com
(+66) 2224-0091
When is the best time to visit Gambia?
The best time to visit Gambia is the long dry season of mid-October to early June, when the roads will be passable, and the weather is good for wildlife visits and beaches.
What vaccination do i need to travel to Gambia?
Vaccination needed to travel to Gambia include: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis and tetanus.
Is Gambia a safe place for tourists?
Travel in The Gambia is reasonably safe as long as you take precautions to safeguard your personal possessions. There are a number of checkpoints operating in and around the capital Banjul. Expect your vehicle to be searched if you're stopped by security forces.
What clothes should i pack when traveling to Gambia?