Gambia

Travel Tips

ATM’s are few and not always reliable, and should be used with caution due to high incidents of fraud
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated, milk is unpasteurised
Respect to religious customs should be shown particularly during Ramadan, and dress should be conservative
Road travel from Gambia to southern Senegal should be avoided as road conditions are very poor

Last updated 30 September 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

Ground floor, Block A, Equity Park, 257 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria
Telephone: 012 004 0374
E-mail: info@gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za
Website: gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00
Friday, 08:00 - 12:00

Public Holidays

January: 1
February: 18
March: 16, 20
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 25, 27
June: 26
July: 22
August: 15, 26
December: 25

Visa Requirements

Visa application form
Proof of payment send to [finance@gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za](mailto&finance@gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za) & counsellor@gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za
One passport size photo
Flight itinerary
3 months Bank Statements
An invitation letter from your host in The Gambia
Proof of accommodation

To check if you need a visa & for general visa regulations: gid.gov.gm/visa/

Visa Cost

R2000

Visa fee to be paid into the bank account of the embassy (see visa form), with proof of payment emailed to: [finance@gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za](mailto&finance@gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za) & counsellor@gambiahighcommissionsa.co.za
Visa fees are not refundable regardless of outcome of application

Entry Requirements

Visa Forms

Health / Vaccinations

Yellow Fever

South African Representative Abroad

Representation accredited from Dakar, Senegal