Entry requirements for students to the Gambia

Any foreign national intending to enter the Gambia for the purpose of study must:

• Obtain a Gambian visa (if required) to facilitate entry into the country.
• Enter The Gambia only through authorized ports of entry.
• Present a valid passport to an immigration officer at the port of entry.
• Declare the purpose of entering the Gambia and indicate the educational institution.
• Go to the designated immigration office upon entry and obtain a student permit to study in the Gambia.
• Compliance with the criteria for obtaining a visa

The following criteria must be met

• An acceptance letter must be provided, confirming that the applicant has been offered a place on a full-time course at a recognized educational institution.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient funds to support themselves in the country.
• It is necessary to prove that payment for the training course was made in full.
• It is necessary to take out private health insurance and provide documentary evidence of this.
• The candidate must intend to return to their country after graduation.

Advice

• All immigrants to the Gambia must respect and comply with national immigration laws, regulations, and formalities.
• Visas and student passes do not entitle you to paid or voluntary work in the Gambia.
• All citizens of the West African Community studying or wishing to study in the Gambia must obtain student passes from special immigration offices.
• Training should be conducted only in approved and licensed educational institutions.

The visa office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is recommended to submit applications no later than 90 days before the date of the intended trip.

The rest of the necessary documents can be completed at the embassy, ​​and they will depend on the type of study you are going to do. The usual process of obtaining a visa takes 10-30 working days.

In some cases, it takes 40-50 days. In such cases, you will be notified. The visa fee can range from $40 to $70, depending on your country of origin.