 What do I need to do before I go?
You must have a full current passport. Most EU and Commonwealth
citizens can obtain a visitor’s
visa stamp in their passport on
arrival. This will be restricted (usually to 14 or 28 days). For
US citizens and French Nationals a visa is required before
arrival in The Gambia. Other nationalities should check with
their nearest Gambian High Commission or their travel agent.
How to Get to Gambia?
If you are leaving from the UK on a charter flight you will fly from
Gatwick airport (or possibly Manchester) to Banjul. The
flight takes about 5 hours 40 minutes. SN Brussels flies to The Gambia
via Brussels (you need to change plane at Brussels
Airport). Once you have cleared immigration in The Gambia there are
porters available to help you with your luggage - using a
porter will speed your passage through customs. It is helpful to
inform the Customs Inspector that
you are coming to work in Gambia. A porter will take your luggage to
your waiting vehicle in the car park and will expect a tip, $1 should
suffice.
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What should I take if I intend to stay in The Gambia?
In the UK one can obtain VAT exemption for the majority of items that
are purchased for export outside the EU. Please inform
the retailer if you are planning to export the goods to The Gambia so
that VAT exemption forms are completed at the time of
purchase.
The following things are fairly expensive in The Gambia or there is a
limited choice:
Electrical goods (washing machines etc.) sports equipment (if
available). Dryer (electricity is costly and a dryer is only useful
during the rainy season. Unless you have a particular brand
of coffee, tea, muesli, for example, that you like most
food items are available in The Gambia. Long life luxury deli may not
be available and, if it is, can be expensive.
Related topics:
 Living in Gambia
Expat Contacts
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