Gambia Tourist Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for Gambia Tourist visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must have minimun two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • It must have a matte finish.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination

  A yellow fever vaccination is a medical certificate that proves the applicant as non-contagious for the disease.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be original and should be issued from an authorized medical organization.

  
  

  The certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if not provided as per the requirement and is fake, there are major chances that the applicant may not be permitted in the country.
• Covering Letter From Applicant

  Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

  The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

  • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
  • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
  • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
  • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
  • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
  • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
  • It must be printed on an A4-size paper.
  • It must be of your saving bank account for last 6 months.
  • It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
  • It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank.
  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Hotel Voucher

  A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking an accomodation in the hotel.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

  
  

  If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Credit Card

  A credit card is provided by the bank to the account holder allowing them to make purchases on credit and pay it after a particular period of time.

  The Credit Card proof that is submitted must match the requiremensts mentioned below

  • It must reflect sufficient funds in the form of convertible money.
  • It must be provided as a financial proof.

  
  

  A Credit card is provided as a proof of financial means.
• Authority Letter

  An authority letter is a document that allows the holder to perform certain activities in their absence for a short period of time.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must be obtained in the name of the agency so as to allow the agency to carry our certain application processes for the visa.
  • It must be addressed to the agency and obtained with a stamp and signature.

  
  

  Without the authority letter, the applicant is not allowed to do assigned business on behalf of the donor. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Visa Application Form

  The application form filled with all the information that is necessitated to issue a visa in your name.

  The visa application form is important as it contains all the required information of the applicant. It should be filled keeping in mind the following guidelines

  • It must be completely filled with proper information and must be signed by the applicant.

  
  

  The visa application form should be filled correctly as this information decides the fate of your visa acceptance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Eligibility for getting Gambia Tourist Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Visa Fees for Gambia Tourist Visa: