Gambia - Immigration
Passports must be valid for the length of your stay.
Gambia is no longer a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Immigration Procedure:
If you do not have all your crew with you when visiting Immigration, they may want to come and inspect the boat.
Citizens of the United Kingdom, full members of the European Union, the Commonwealth, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and several other countries (including NZ), will be granted 28 days entry on arrival – visa free. Passports are stamped on arrival and an extension can be obtained for another 28 days.
For other countries (inc. USA passports) a visa is required. This can be arranged in advance, or issued on arrival. Those arriving without a visa are allowed two days to obtain one at the Immigration Office in Banjul. Costs in the region of 3000 Dalasi was paid (approx. $50USD) per person for the first month.
Other Visa Information:
Visas can be extended for a further 28 days at a cost of 1000 Dalassi per person per month. The easiest place to do this is at the airport.
Notes:
You must carry ID with you at all times. Carry a photocopy of your passport and keep the original locked away.
Last updated: January 2022
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Information on The Trans-Gambia Bridge and the nearby power line.
The bridge is officially 17 meters (55 feet), but it is reported possible to sail under the bridge with a 20 meter mast at low tide at spring tide.
I myself have seen a 19 meter high sailboat pass at low tide on December 6, 2021 when the tide coefficient was around 85. I estimate that there was a 25 – 50 cm margin between the mast and the bridge.
The power line five nautical miles east of the bridge is no problem to sail under. Follow the southern shore and there will be plenty of air between the mast and the powerline at any waterlevel.
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