Standard Gambian Passport:
Who qualifies?
All Gambians by birth, naturalization and registration.
This is the most commonly used travel document. Application forms cost
D10 from the Department of Immigration in Banjul.
Requirements for Obtaining a Standard Gambian Passport:
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Guarantor's form duly signed by a commissioner of oaths plus |
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Photocopy of; (a) Data page of guarantor's passport and |
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(i) Photocopy of National identity card
(ii) Drivers License |
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Father's Letter of content for minors under 16yrs (Mother's letter of
consent in case of deceased father) |
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Marriage Certificate where applicable |
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Husband's consent letter |
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Letter of introduction for employee of government or corporate
organization. |
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Court affidavit and police report in case of lost passport. |
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Birth Certificate or Age declaration. |
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Letter of identification from Local Government of origin or residence. |
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One(1) passport photograph. |
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Acknowledgement slip and receipt of payment. |
Explanatory Note:
No Gambian is allowed to hold multiple standard passport
All Standard passports have a life span of 10 years with an initial
validity of five (5) years.
May 2007
Passengers travelling with Brussels Airlines to the EU countries,
Switzerland, Canada or the US no longer need transit visas for
Brussels Airport.
NB:
Always check with the appropriate authorities and embassies before
making any travel decisions or making any applications for any
document whatsoever.
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Pilgrims Passport
(Colour varies from year to year for security reasons)
Who qualifies?
Gambians intending to go on Pilgrimage to the Holy lands.
It is valid for six months only.
Official Passport
(1) (a)
Letter of introduction from applicant’s Ministry, Parastatal or
Extra – Ministerial Department duly signed by an officer not
below the rank of a Director
or
(b) Secretary to state Government in case of an employee of
state government
(2) Police report and court affidavit in case of lost passport
(3) One (1) passport photograph.
(4) Acknowledgment slip and receipt of payment.
Diplomatic Passports
(1) (a) Letter of introduction from applicant’s Ministry,
Parastatal or Extra – Ministerial department
(2) (1)
Passport photograph.
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