Visa Rules

Last updated: 2024-07-08 07:13:23

Tourist Visa 

1. Passport

The applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.

Photocopy of the passport.

Original old passport booklets if any.

2. Photographs

Two recent passport-size photographs against a white background.

3. Covering Letter

A covering letter per individual/family/company addressed to The Visa Officer, High Commission of Gambia.

The covering letter can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.

4. Bank Statements

Original 6 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank.

Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which show proof of funds and income.

Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).

Letter from the bank certifying the opening date and good handling of your account.

5. IT Returns

Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.

6. Itinerary / Air Tickets

A confirmed/onward return air ticket.

Day-wise itinerary of the tour.

7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation

Any proof of your accommodation/purpose at the destination/Booking Certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator.

Hotel reservation.

Sponsorship letter from friends or relatives, if applicable.

One set of photocopies of all the documents including the passport.

Original Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination and its photocopy. A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is valid for 10 years, beginning 10 days after vaccination. Vaccination shot to be taken accordingly.

For applicants applying through a travel agent, an authority letter is required.

Disclaimers

The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.

Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.

Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information

The Gambia High Commission  
B -19, Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110057
Tel :91 11 461 20471  
Email : gambiahighcommdel@hotmail.com 
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