MIGRATION PROCEDURES PASSPORT AND VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR GAMBIAN CITIZENS TO SELECT DESTINATIONS - WAKA Well
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MIGRATION PROCEDURES PASSPORT AND VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR GAMBIAN CITIZENS TO SELECT DESTINATIONS
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Table of Contents The Gambia 4 Austria 5 Belgium 6 Canada 7 France 8 Germany 9 Ghana 10 Guinea 11 Guinea-Bissau 12 Italy 13 Liberia 14 Mali 15 Morocco 16 2
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Table of Contents The Netherlands 17 Nigeria 18 Norway 19 Senegal 20 Sierra Leone 21 South Africa 22 Spain 23 Sweden 25 Switzerland 26 Turkey 27 United Arab Emirates 28 United Kingdom 29 United States 30 3
MIGRATION PROCEDURES The Gambia APPLICATION STEPS PASSPORT TYPE a) Once you have all the required Ordinary Passport documents proceed to the nearest ECOBANK branch and DOCUMENTS REQUIRED deposit the passport fee and get a receipt. The current passport When applying for an ordinary (regular) passport fee is three thousand and sixty for Gambian nationals, there are certain Dalasi (GMD3060). supporting documents required. These documents include one or more of the following: b) Proceed to the Gambia Immigration Department in a) Birth certificate Banjul, passport unit and show them your payment receipt in b) National identity card (ID card) order to get a passport c) Copies of old passport (if you are application form. renewing your passport) c) Complete the passport d) National voter identity card application form with the required information and attach e) Alkalo/chief attestation your documents. ADDRESS d) Submit your completed passport Gambia Immigration Department application form with required 21 OAU Boulevard (former Dobson Street) documents and have your Banjul, The Gambia. biometric data collected. Gambia Biometric Identification System e) After your biometric data, Semlex Complex, including photo is taken you will Off MDI Road (Behind GRTS), be told when to collect your Kanifing Industrial Layout passport. f) Passports can also be obtained at CONTACT & HOURS Semlex Complex in Kainifing Tel: 00220-4228717 or 00220-4227249 following the same procedure as Email: info@gid.gov.gm noted above. Website(s): www.gid.gov.gm or www.moi.gov.gm Monday – Thursday: 08:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday: 08:00 am – 12:00 pm 4
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS Austria a) Applicants from The Gambia and TYPE OF VISAS others residing in the official A) Visa C (short stay visa) territory of the Austrian Embassy B) Visa A (airport transit visa) Dakar must submit applications C) Visa D (national visa) directly to the Austrian Embassy in Dakar. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED b) Attach the required documents Applying for a Schengen Visa to Austria, there are two set of requirements. The general conditions c) Make a visa appointment with the are compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the consular services of the Embassy varying conditions vary according to the type of in Dakar, Senegal. Request visa being applied for. The general appointment by email to documents include: dakar-ob@bmeia.gv.at (the request must contain the reason a) Collect and fill the visa application form, download form here: https://www.bmeia.gv.at/- and period of travel) fileadmin/user_upload/Vertretungen/Da- kar/Dokumente/Visum_C_dt_fr_Februar_2020.pdf d) Attend the visa interview in person at the Embassy in Dakar b) Two recently taken passport photos c) Passport travel document d) A cover letter ADDRESS e) Proof of your accommodation Austrian Embassy in Dakar f) Travel insurance 18, rue Emile Zola, B.P. 3247, Dakar g) Proof of your flight ticket CONTACT & HOURS There might be other documents required, Tel: 00221-8494000 depending on the type of visa you are applying for, Email: dakar.ob@bmeia.gv.at visit [https://www.bmeia.gv.at/oeb-dakar] and Website(s): www.aussenministerium.at/dakar download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Belgium APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Having sought out all the required A) Short-term visa (such as business visa, sport documents depending on the purpose competition/cultural/film festival visa) of your intended visit, proceed to the B) Long-term visa (such as work visa and study visa) Joint Visa Application Center website to: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED a) Book an appointment online Applying for a Schengen Visa to Belgium, there are two set of requirements. The general conditions are here: https://www.vfsglobal.com/- compulsory and applicable on ALL whilst the varying belgium/senegal/schedule-an-ap- conditions vary according to the type of visa being pointment.html applied for. The general documents include: b) Prepare/arrange your documents a) The application form: filled online and download from here: [https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/], fill it electronically and then print a hard-copy. c) Attend your appointment in Dakar b) 2 passport size photographs. c) Your passport and copies of your previous visas d) Receive your decision (Note: – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least Remember to arrange how you two blank pages. will pick up your passport) d) Flight reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Belgium ADDRESS e) A proof of travel insurance Joint Visa Application Centre f) A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to VFS Global Belgium Immeuble ATRYUM Center, Ground floor g) Hotel Booking Reservation for the whole Km, 8 Route de Ouakam DAKAR. duration of the intended stay in Belgium Belgian Consulate in Banjul h) Proof of civil status (marriage certificate) C/O Sangol Farms Limited i) Proof of means of subsistence (Bank Statement Garba Jahumba Road enough to fund your period of stay in Belgium) Bakau New Town g) Proof of your flight ticket CONTACT & HOURS Tel: 00221-338606006 or 00220-4497616 There might be other documents required, depending Email: belgium.sn@vfshelpline.com on the type of visa you are applying for, visit https://ww- Website(s): https://www.vfsglobal.com/belgium/ w.vfsglobal.com/belgium/senegal/know-your-visa-type.html and download the relevant checklist depending on senegal/how-to-apply.html which visa you are applying for. Monday to Friday: 08:30 am - 4:30 pm 6
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Canada There might be other documents required, depending on the type of visa you are applying for, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigra- tion-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms- guides.html and download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. TYPE OF VISAS A) Visitor visas (temporary resident visa) B) Study permits APPLICATION PROCESS C) Work permits D) Travel documents for permanent residents a) Once you have submitted all DOCUMENTS REQUIRED documents, click here to When applying for a Canada Visa, there are two sets of schedule an appointment. requirements. The general conditions are compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the varying conditions vary according to b) When your appointment is the type of visa being applied for. The general documents include: confirmed, you will receive an a) Visa Application Form: Complete application form for Canada. appointment letter, which will Download here [https://visa.vfsglobal.com/sen/en/can/apply-vi- provide details of the date, time sa]. You can also apply online, by filling out the visa application form. and location of the appointment, along with other relevant b) Passport photo: Photo must be no older than 6 months information. c) Passport: Original Passport or Travel Document with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and have at c) Print and bring along the least 2 visa pages clear of any markings. appointment letter and all other documents to the interview. d) Cover letter: Cover letter mentioning the details of the applicant, travel and details of the other members travelling with you. d) You'll have to arrive at the Canada Visa Application Centre e) Travel itinerary: Travel itinerary (travel reservation to and 15 minutes prior to your from the country/area in your name, not a ticket) appointed time. f) Hotel bookings: Hotel reservation(s) for the duration of your visit. ADDRESS g) Bank statement: Applicant's most recent monthly bank Canada Visa Application Centre statement. The statement must clearly show the applicant's International Organization for Migration (IOM) - Dakar name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and Immbeuble Seydi Djamil First floor the date of the statement. If statements are printed online, then it has to be Authenticated (stamped) by the bank Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop x Leo Frobenius officials. Dakar, Sénégal h) Tax returns: Income Tax Returns CONTACT & HOURS Tel: 00221-8894700 or 00221-338606588 i) Financial documents: Any other financial documents like FD, Email: dakar@international.gc.ca Shares, Mutual Funds, NSC, PPF, Property papers or any Website(s): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/sen/en/can/apply-visa other financial documents. Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 7
MIGRATION PROCEDURES France APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Visa applicants to France must attend an in-person interview in Dakar, Senegal. A) Culture, sport, religious activities B) Student visa C) Business visa a) After completing the visa application form, you must book D) Tourist visa an appointment to submit your DOCUMENTS REQUIRED documents at VFS. Use this link to fix an appointment: When applying for a Schengen Visa to France, there are https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/ two sets of requirements. The general conditions are sn/a-qui-sadresser compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the varying conditions vary according to the type of visa being When you have completed the applied for. The general documents include: b) application, you must print the application form and your receipt a) Complete application form online of application. You must bring https://rb.gy/w9lspm these documents, together with all supporting documents, when you b) Two recently taken passport size photos. submit your file at the Visa Application Centre in Dakar, c) A passport that is valid for three months beyond Senegal. the return date. c) Make sure you are on time for d) Copy of a booked round-trip flight ticket, instead your appointment. For those of buying the actual flight ticket before obtaining showing up late there is no the visa. guarantee that the application can e) A one or two-page letter signed by the applicant, be submitted and applicants may stating the purpose of your visit to France, need to reschedule their including the travel program. appointment. f) Proof of a booked accommodation for the period of stay in France. ADDRESS g) Marriage certificate, child’s birth certificate, spouse’s death certificate, ration card if applicable. France Visa Application Center VFS Global h) Proof of sufficient means to cope with the living Atryum building (ground floor), costs during for the period of stay. Km 8, Route de Ouakam, i) A fee applies towards each applicant who submits Dakar, Senegal a French visa application. j) CONTACT & HOURS Additional or other specific visa application criteria for a French visa might apply. Tel: 00221-338606006 There might be other documents required, depending Email: ambafrance.bjl@gmail.com on the type of visa you are applying for, visit Website(s): http://www.ambafrance-sn.org/ or https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/ai-je-beso- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/sen/en/fra in-d-un-visa and download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. Monday to Friday: 08:30 am - 4:30 pm 8
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS Germany Visa applicants to Germany must attend TYPE OF VISAS an in-person interview in Dakar, Senegal. A) Short term visa (such as business, tourist, sport competition/cultural/film festival visa, etc.) a) After completing the visa B) Transit visa long term visa (such as study visa, application form, you must book an appointment to submit your work visa, etc.) documents at the Consular DOCUMENTS REQUIRED section. Use this link to fix an appointment: https://service2.dip- Applying for a Schengen Visa to Germany, there are two set lo.de/rktermin/extern/choose_- of requirements. The general conditions are compulsory and realmList.do?locationCode= applicable on ALL, whilst the varying conditions vary daka&request_locale=en according to the type of visa being applied for The general documents include: b) When you have completed the application, you must print the a) Complete details entered into the visa application form application form and your receipt which can be downloaded here: https://dakar.dip- of application. You must bring lo.de/sn-en/service/visa-einreise/-/1802310#content_0 these documents, together with all supporting documents, when you b) One recent passport picture with white background (please do not attach to form) submit your file at the Consular section of the German Embassy in c) Valid passport copy with two blank pages for visa grant/ Dakar, Senegal. previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required c) Make sure you are on time for your appointment. For those d) Flight Reservation with dates and flight numbers showing up late there is no specifying entry and exit from Germany guarantee that the application can be submitted and applicants may e) A proof of travel insurance need to reschedule their f) A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Germany appointment. and itinerary g) Hotel booking reservation for the whole duration of intended stay in Germany ADDRESS i) Proof of civil status (marriage certificate) German Embassy in Dakar j) Proof of means of subsistence (Bank Statement enough 20, Avenue Pasteur to fund your period of stay in Germany. Visit the German Dakar, Senegal government visa website via https://www.germany-vi- sa.org/ for detailed information additional required CONTACT & HOURS documents depending on the purpose of your intend visit to Germany. Tel: 00221-338894884 Email: rkinfo@daka.auswaertiges-amt.de There might be other documents required, depending on the Website(s): https://dakar.diplo.de/sn-en/service/ type of visa you are applying for, visit https://dakar.dip- visa-einreise/-/1802310#content_1 lo.de/blob/2230014/5c40a12b8b93d0b4dbde8e276b e69e14/checklist-schengen-visa-data.pdf and download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm applying for. 9
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Ghana APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Not applicable Ghana is VISA FREE for Gambian nationals DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ADDRESS Ghana is a member state of the ECOWAS, therefore all citizens of ECOWAS are Consulate of Ghana permitted free movement within the other Radio 1FM member countries and do not require a visa 44 Kairaba Avenue for entry. As a Gambian national you must Banjul, The Gambia possess a valid passport of your citizenship, the ECOWAS passport or the ECOWAS Travel Certificate. CONTACT & HOURS Tel: 00220-4396075 Additional information such as the following Email: N/A may be required: Website(s): https://www.ecowas.int/life-in- a) You will require a proof of yellow the-community/education-and-youth/ fever vaccination record card. Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm b) Check the current validity of your passport. c) Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections. d) Have other form of ID card. e) Travel allowance, accommodation and ticket. f) If you are driving, you must have complete vehicle insurance, including the ECOWAS Brown Card. 10
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS Guinea Not applicable TYPE OF VISAS Guinea is VISA FREE for Gambian nationals ADDRESS DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Consulate of Guinea Guinea is a member state of the ECOWAS, Senegambia Junction therefore all citizens of ECOWAS are Kololi, Kanifing Municipality permitted free movement within the other The Gambia member countries and do not require a visa for entry. As a Gambian national you must possess a valid passport of your citizenship, CONTACT & HOURS the ECOWAS passport or the ECOWAS Tel: 00220-4226862 Travel Certificate. Email: N/A Website(s): https://www.ecowas.int/life-in- Additional information such as the following the-community/education-and-youth/ may be required: Monday to Friday: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm a) You will require a proof of yellow fever vaccination record card. b) Check the current validity of your passport. c) Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections. d) Have other form of ID card. e) Travel allowance, accommodation and ticket. f) If you are driving, you must have complete vehicle insurance, including the ECOWAS Brown Card. 11
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Guinea-Bissau APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Not applicable Guinea-Bissau is VISA FREE for Gambian nationals DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ADDRESS Guinea-Bissau is a member state of the ECOWAS, therefore all citizens of Consulate of Guinea-Bissau ECOWAS are permitted free movement 78 Atlantic Road, within the other member countries and do Fajara, Kanifing Municipality, not require a visa for entry. As a Gambian The Gambia national you must possess a valid passport of your citizenship, the ECOWAS passport or the ECOWAS Travel Certificate. CONTACT & HOURS Tel: 00220-4494884 Additional information such as the following Email: N/A may be required: Website(s): https://www.ecowas.int/life-in- a) You will require a proof of yellow the-community/education-and-youth/ fever vaccination record card. Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm b) Check the current validity of your passport. c) Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections. d) Have other form of ID card. e) Travel allowance, accommodation and ticket. f) If you are driving, you must have complete vehicle insurance, including the ECOWAS Brown Card. 12
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS Italy Visa applicants to Italy must attend an TYPE OF VISAS in-person interview in Dakar, Senegal. A) Short term visa (such as business, tourist, sport competition/cultural/film festival visa, etc.) a) Once you have applied for your visa, you need to book an B) Transit visa long term visa (such as study visa, appointment to have your work visa, etc.) fingerprints and photo taken at a Visa Application Centre. Book your DOCUMENTS REQUIRED appointment here: https://visa.vfs- When applying for a Schengen Visa to Italy, there global.com/one-pager/italy/sen- egal/english/visa-types.html are two sets of requirements. The general conditions are compulsory and applicable on ALL b) When you have completed the whilst the varying conditions vary according to application, you must print the the type of visa being applied for. The general application form and your receipt documents include: of application. You must bring these documents, together with all a) Complete details entered into the visa supporting documents, when you submit your documents at the Visa application form which can be downloaded Application Centre in Dakar, from the official Italian Government visa Senegal. website: https://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ c) Make sure you are on time for your appointment. For those showing up b) 2-3 passport size photographs late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and c) Valid passport copy with two blank pages applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. d) Sponsorship letter details and copy (if applicable) ADDRESS e) Bank Statement Italy Visa Application Center VFS Global - Atryum Building (ground floor), Km 8, Route de Ouakam, f) Return ticket copies Dakar, Senegal g) Proof of citizenship of home country Italian Embassy in Dakar Rue Alpha Hachamiyou Tall B.P. 348, Dakar i) Proof of health Insurance valid for the intended period. CONTACT & HOURS There might be other documents required, Tel: 00221 338892636 or 00220-4394770 depending on the type of visa you are applying Email: ambasciata.dakar@esteri.it for, visit https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/it- Website(s): https://visalist.io/italy/visa-requirements/gambia aly/senegal/english/visa-types.html and or https://www.vfsglobal.com/italy/Senegal/ download the relevant checklist depending on Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM which visa you are applying for. 13
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Liberia APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Not applicable Liberia is VISA FREE for Gambian nationals DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ADDRESS Liberia is a member state of the ECOWAS, therefore all citizens of ECOWAS are Consulate of Liberia permitted free movement within the other Office in Banjul member countries and do not require a visa 9 Cameroon Street for entry. As a Gambian national you must Banjul, The Gambia possess a valid passport of your citizenship, West Africa the ECOWAS passport or the ECOWAS Travel Certificate. CONTACT & HOURS Additional information such as the following Tel: 00220-4496775 or 00220-4227463 may be required: Fax: 00220-4227463 Email: N/A a) You will require a proof of yellow fever vaccination record card. Website(s): https://www.ecowas.int/life-in- the-community/education-and-youth/ b) Check the current validity of your passport. Mon - Fri: N/A c) Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections. d) Have other form of ID card. e) Travel allowance, accommodation and ticket. f) If you are driving, you must have complete vehicle insurance, including the ECOWAS Brown Card. 14
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS Mali Not applicable TYPE OF VISAS Mali is VISA FREE for Gambian nationals ADDRESS DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Consulate of Mali Mali is a member state of the ECOWAS, Office in Banjul therefore all citizens of ECOWAS are 26 Rev. William Cole Street permitted free movement within the other Banjul capital member countries and do not require a visa The Gambia for entry. As a Gambian national you must West Africa possess a valid passport of your citizenship, the ECOWAS passport or the ECOWAS Travel Certificate. CONTACT & HOURS Tel: 00220-4228433 Additional information such as the following Email: N/A may be required: Website(s): https://www.ecowas.int/life-in- the-community/education-and-youth/ a) You will require a proof of yellow fever vaccination record card. Mon - Fri: N/A b) Check the current validity of your passport. c) Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections. d) Have other form of ID card. e) Travel allowance, accommodation and ticket. f) If you are driving, you must have complete vehicle insurance, including the ECOWAS Brown Card. 15
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Morocco APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Visa applicants to Morocco must A) Tourist visa attend an in-person interview in B) Student visa Dakar, Senegal. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED a) Make an appointment at the When applying for a Visa to Morocco, there are two sets of requirements. The general conditions are Moroccan Embassy. compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the varying conditions vary according to the type of visa being b) Submit the completed Morocco applied for. The General documents include: visa application form alongside a) Entry visa application form into the Kingdom the required documents. of Morocco c) Pay the visa fee. b) Two identity photographs in colour on white background (4 X 3 cm) showing the features of the face clearly d) Wait for the Morocco visa to be processed and you will receive c) Identity card or residence permit or any your decision. document that proves the address d) Valid passport: The validity of the passport or the travel document must be longer than the duration of stay ADDRESS e) A photocopy of the passport (pages indicating Embassy of Morocco in Dakar the identity & the validity) Ave. Chiekh Anta Diop BP 490 Dakar Senegal f) Bank statement g) Or attestation of invitation duly legalized, in CONTACT & HOURS case of family visit, including guarantee of Tel: 00221-338246927 covering medical and possible repatriation expenses Fax: 00221-338257021 Email: ambmarocdakar@yahoo.fr h) Or request from an authorized travel agency Website(s): https://www.consulat.ma/en/- or recommendation of the Ministry of visitingexploring-morocco or Tourism or the representation of the Moroccan National Tourist Office. http://demande.consulat.ma/index.php?- page=citoyen.AccueilCitoyen There might be other documents required, depending on the type of visa you are applying for, visit https://ww- Monday – Thursday: 08.00 am - 04:00 pm w.consulat.ma/en/ordinary-visas and download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. 16
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS The Netherlands Visa applicants to the Netherlands must TYPE OF VISAS attend an in-person interview in Dakar, A) Short stay visa Senegal. B) Long-stay visa a) Go to the website to apply for your C) Student visa visa online https://consular.mfaser- vices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay DOCUMENTS REQUIRED b) Once you have applied for your visa, you need to book an When applying for a Schengen Visa to the Netherlands, there appointment to have your fingerprints are two sets of requirements. The general conditions are and photo taken at a Visa Application compulsory and applicable on ALL whilst the varying Centre. Book your appointment here: conditions vary according to the type of visa being applied https://visa.vfsglobal.com/sen/en/n- for. The general documents include: ld/register a) Application form duly filled, dated and signed c) When you have completed the application, you must print the b) 1 passport size photo (with clear background) application form and your receipt of application. You must bring these c) Passport (at least 3 months valid after expiration documents, together with all support- ing documents, when you submit your of requested visa) and passport photocopy (all documents at the Visa Application pages containing information, visas or stamps) Centre in Dakar, Senegal. d) Photocopy of ID card d) Make sure you are on time for your appointment. For those showing up e) Hotel reservation late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and f) Flight reservation applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. g) Medical insurance ADDRESS h) Company employees: Employer’s statement, bank statements/salary slips of the last 3 months, The Netherlands Visa Application Center leave permission signed by employing company. VFS Global - Atryum Building (ground floor), Km 8, Route de Ouakam, There might be other documents required, depending on the Dakar, Senegal type of visa you are applying for, visit https://www.vfsglob- al.com/netherlands/senegal/english/Visa_Types.html and CONTACT & HOURS download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. Tel: 00221-338606006 Email: info.nlsn@vfshelpline.com Website(s): https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your- country-and-the-netherlands/gambia/about-us/- netherlands-honorary-consulate-in-banjul-gambia 17
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Nigeria APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Not applicable Nigeria is VISA FREE for Gambian nationals DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ADDRESS Nigeria is a member state of the ECOWAS, therefore all citizens of ECOWAS are Nigerian High Commission in Banjul permitted free movement within the other Garba Jahumpa Road member countries and do not require a visa Bakau Newtown for entry. As a Gambian national you must P.O. Box 630 possess a valid passport of your citizenship, Banjul the ECOWAS passport or the ECOWAS The Gambia Travel Certificate. Additional information such as the following CONTACT & HOURS may be required: Tel: 00220-4495803/4 or 00220-4494305 Fax: 00220-4496456 a) You will require a proof of yellow fever vaccination record card. Email: marinajamila@yahoo.co.uk Website(s): b) Check the current validity of your https://www.nigerian-embassy.com/ng/- passport. Nigeria-in-Banjul c) Confirm if transit visa is required for Monday - Thursday: any connections. 08.00 am - 04:00 pm d) Have other form of ID card. e) Travel allowance, accommodation and ticket. f) If you are driving, you must have complete vehicle insurance, including the ECOWAS Brown Card. 18
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS Norway Visa applicants to Norway must attend an TYPE OF VISAS in-person interview in Dakar, Senegal. A) Short term visa (such as tourist, business, medical, cultural, sports visa, etc.) a) Once you have applied for your visa, B) Long term visa (such as business, wife/husband you need to book an appointment to of Norwegian, student visa, etc.) have your fingerprints and photo taken at a Visa Application Centre. Book DOCUMENTS REQUIRED your appointment here: https://selfser- vice.udi.no/en-gb/Information/Book- When applying for a Schengen Visa to Norway, there are two ing-appointments/ sets of requirements. The general conditions are compulsory and applicable on ALL whilst the varying conditions vary b) When you have completed the according to the type of visa being applied application, you must print the for. The general documents include: application form and your receipt of application. You must bring these a) The completed application form. Fill the form documents, together with all here: https://selfservice.udi.no/en-gb/Informa- supporting documents, when you tion/Filling-in-forms/ submit your documents at the Visa Application Centre in Dakar, Senegal. b) Two recently taken passport photos c) Make sure you are on time for your appointment. For those showing up c) Your passport and copies of your previous visas late there is no guarantee that the – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date application can be submitted and – are required. Your passport must have at least applicants may need to reschedule two blank pages. their appointment. d) A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required. ADDRESS e) A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Norway and travel itinerary. Joint Visa Application Centre VFS Global - Immeuble Atryum Center f) Proof of accommodation for the whole duration Ground floor of your stay in Norway. Km, 8 Route de Ouakam Dakar g) Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable). CONTACT & HOURS Tel: 00221-338606006 h) Proof of financial subsistence. Email: info.nrsn@vfshelpline.com Website(s): https://www.vfsglobal.com/Norway/ There might be other documents required, depending on the type of visa you are applying for, visit https://www.vfsglob- Senegal/english/contact_us.html al.com/Norway/Senegal/english/visa_types.html and download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. 19
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Senegal APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Not applicable Senegal is VISA FREE for Gambian nationals DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ADDRESS Senegal is a member state of the ECOWAS, therefore all citizens of ECOWAS are Senegalese High Commission permitted free movement within the other 59 Kairaba Avenue, member countries and do not require a visa Kanifing Municipality, for entry. As a Gambian national you must The Gambia possess a valid passport of your citizenship, the ECOWAS passport or the ECOWAS Travel Certificate. CONTACT & HOURS Tel: 00220-437375 Additional information such as the following Email: N/A may be required: Website(s): a) You will require a proof of yellow https://www.ecowas.int/life-in-the- fever vaccination record card. community/education-and-youth/ b) Check the current validity of your Mondays - Fridays: passport. 09:00 am - 04:00 pm c) Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections. d) Have other form of ID card. e) Travel allowance, accommodation and ticket. f) If you are driving, you must have complete vehicle insurance, including the ECOWAS Brown Card. 20
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS Sierra Leone Not applicable TYPE OF VISAS Sierra Leone is VISA FREE for Gambian nationals ADDRESS DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Consulate of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone is a member state of the 67 Daniel Goddard Street, ECOWAS, therefore all citizens of PO-BOX448 ECOWAS are permitted free movement Banjul, The Gambia within the other member countries and do West Africa not require a visa for entry. As a Gambian national you must possess a valid passport of your citizenship, the ECOWAS passport or CONTACT & HOURS the ECOWAS Travel Certificate. Tel: 00220-4228206 Additional information such as the following Email: N/A may be required: Website(s): https://www.ecowas.int/life-in- the-community/education-and-youth/ a) You will require a proof of yellow fever vaccination record card. Mondays - Fridays: 09:00 am - 04:00 pm b) Check the current validity of your passport. c) Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections. d) Have other form of ID card. e) Travel allowance, accommodation and ticket. f) If you are driving, you must have complete vehicle insurance, including the ECOWAS Brown Card. 21
MIGRATION PROCEDURES South Africa APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Visa applicants to South Africa must attend an in-person interview in Dakar, A) Study visa Senegal. B) Work visa a) Go to the South African Embassy website to C) Business visa apply for your visa online. You can also D) Corporate visa download the visa application form, complete it, print the completed form, and DOCUMENTS REQUIRED bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre for submission. When applying for a visa to South Africa, there are two sets of requirements. The general conditions are b) Once you have applied for your visa, you compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the varying need to book an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken at Visa section conditions vary according to the type of visa being of the Swiss Embassy. Book your applied for. The general documents include: appointment here: https://visa.vfsglob- al.com/sen/en/zaf/attend-centre/- a) Visa Application Form: Completed application form for book-an-appointment South Africa c) When you have completed the application, b) Two passport photo: photos must be no older than 6 you must print the application form and months your receipt of application. You must bring these documents, together with all c) Passport: Original Passport or Travel Document with at supporting documents, when you submit least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and your documents at the Visa section of the have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. d) Hotel bookings: Hotel reservation(s) for the duration of d) Make sure you are on time for your your visit. appointment; for those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application e) Hotel itinerary can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. f) Flight bookings g) Employed: A letter from your employer on company letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, purpose and duration of the ADDRESS trip, and that you will be returning to your current job. Joint Visa Application Centre Immeuble Atryum Center h) Self-employed: Include a copy of your business license; Ground floor company bank statement of the latest 6 months Km, 8 Route de Ouakam DAKAR i) Student: Submit an official letter from your school South African Embassy in Dakar indicating that you are in good standing and that you are Mermoz SUD, registered for the upcoming semester. No Object Lotissement Ecole de Police, certificate from School or University. P. O. Box 21010, Dakar- Ponty, Senegal j) Yellow fever vaccination card. CONTACT & HOURS There might be other documents required, depending on the type of visa you are applying for, visit https://vi- Tel: 00221-338606006 sa.vfsglobal.com/sen/en/zaf/apply-visa and download Email: info.sa.sn@vfshelpline.com the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are Website(s): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/sen/en/ applying for. zaf/apply-visa 22
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS Spain Visa applicants to Spain must attend an TYPE OF VISAS in-person interview in Dakar, Senegal. A) Short-stay visas (such as tourist, business visa, etc.) B) Long-stay visas (such as work, study visa, etc.) a) Once you have applied for your visa, you need to book an appoint- ment to submit your documents. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Book your appointment here: When applying for a Schengen Visa to Spain, there are two https://senegal.blsspainvisa.com/- sets of requirements. The general conditions are compulsory book_appointment.php and applicable on ALL, whilst the varying conditions vary according to the type of visa being applied for. The General b) When you have completed the documents include: application, you must print the application form and your receipt a) Visa Application Form: Completed application form for Spain. of application. You must bring these documents, together with all b) Passport Photo: Photo must be no older than 6 months. supporting documents, when you submit your documents at the Visa c) Previous Passport: Provide a previous passport if any. Application Centre in Dakar, Senegal. d) Cover Letter: Covering letter mentioning the details of the applicant, travel and details of the other members c) Make sure you are on time for travelling with you, if applicable. your appointment. e) Passport: Original Passport or Travel document with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings. f) Hotel Bookings: Hotel reservation(s) for the duration of your visit. ADDRESS g) Flight Itinerary: Embassy recommends not to purchase Embassy of Spain in Senegal tickets until visa is approved. 133, Avenue Lamine Gueye, Jules Ferry, Immeuble Alyama, h) Bank Statement: Applicant's most recent monthly bank statement for 3 months. The statement must clearly 4th floor, Dakar, Senegal show the applicant's name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement. If statements are printed online then it has to be CONTACT & HOURS Authenticated (stamped) by the bank officials. Tel: 00221-338223303 or 00221-7711616 i) Travel Insurance Email: info.dkr@blshelpline.com Website(s): There might be other documents required, depending on the https://senegal.blsspainvisa.com/contact.php type of visa you are applying for, visit https://senegal.blsspain- visa.com/visa_type.php and download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. Mondays - Fridays: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 23
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Sweden APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS Visa applicants to Sweden must attend A) Student visa an in-person interview in Dakar, B) Business visa Senegal. C) Tourist visa a) Go to the website to apply for your visa D) Medical visa online [https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schen- gen-visa/short-stay] DOCUMENTS REQUIRED b) Once you have applied for your visa, you When applying for a Schengen Visa to Sweden, there need to book an appointment to have your are two sets of requirements. The general conditions fingerprints and photo taken at a Visa are compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the Application Centre. Book your appointment varying conditions vary according to the type of visa here: [https://visa.vfsglobal.com/sen/en/n- being applied for. The general documents include: ld/register] a) Visa Application Form: Complete application form for c) When you have completed the application, Sweden. you must print the application form and b) Passport Photo: Photo must be no older than 6 your receipt of application. You must bring months. these documents, together with all supporting documents, when you submit c) Current Details: Employed: A letter from your employer on company letterhead, with contact details, your documents at the Visa Application stating that a leave of absence has been granted, Centre in Dakar, Senegal. purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job. Current bank statement of the latest 6 months, income Tax Return (ITR), Make sure you are on time for your original pay slips. appointment. For those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application d) Self Employed: Include a copy of your business license; can be submitted and applicants may need to company bank statement of the latest 6 months, Income Tax Return (ITR). reschedule their appointment. e) Student: Submit an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester; No object certificate from School or University. ADDRESS f) Hotel Bookings: Hotel reservation(s) for the duration The Netherlands Visa Application Center of your visit. VFS Global g) Bank Statement: Applicant's most recent monthly bank Atryum Building (ground floor), statement for 6 months. h) Travel Insurance Km 8, Route de Ouakam, h) Flight Bookings Dakar, Senegal i) Previous Passport: Provide a previous passport if any. CONTACT & HOURS j) Passport: Original Passport or Travel document with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel Tel: 00221-338606006 and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings. Email: info.nlsn@vfshelpline.com There might be other documents required, depending Website(s): N/A on the type of visa you are applying for, visit https://ww- w.vfsglobal.com/netherlands/senegal/english/Visa_- Types.html and download the relevant checklist Monday - Thursday: 08.00 am - 04:00 pm depending on which visa you are applying for. 24
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS Switzerland Visa applicants to Switzerland must attend an TYPE OF VISAS in-person interview in Dakar, Senegal. A) Short-stay visas (such as tourist, business visa, etc.) B) Long-stay visas (such as work, study visa, etc.) a) a) Once you have applied for your visa, you need to book an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken DOCUMENTS REQUIRED at Visa section of the Swiss Embassy. Book your appointment here: When applying for a Schengen Visa to Switzerland, there are https://www.swiss-vi- two sets of requirements. The general conditions are sa.ch/ivis2/#/i210-select-country compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the varying conditions vary according to the type of visa being applied b) When you have completed the for. The general documents include: application, you must print the application form and your receipt of a) Visa Application Form: Complete the online application. You must bring these application form for Switzerland, available here: documents, together with all support- https://www.swiss-visa.ch/ivis2/#/i210-se- ing documents, when you submit your lect-country documents at the Visa section of the Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. b) Passport Photo: Photo must be no older than 6 months. c) Make sure you are on time for your appointment. For those showing up c) Bank Statement: Applicant's most recent late there is no guarantee that the monthly bank statement for 6 months. application can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule Travel Insurance their appointment. d) Flight Bookings e) Passport: Original Passport or Travel document with at least 6 months remaining validity on the ADDRESS date of travel and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings. Swiss Embassy in Dakar Rue René Ndiaye corner f) Previous Passport: Provide a previous passport if Rue Seydou Nourou Tall any. Dakar, Senegal g) Cover Letter: Cover letter mentioning the details of the applicant, travel and details of the other members travelling with you. CONTACT & HOURS Tel: 00221-338230590 h) Hotel Bookings: Hotel reservation(s) for the duration of your visit. Fax 00221-338223657 Email: dak.vertretung@eda.admin.ch or There might be other documents required, depending on the dakar.visa@eda.admin.ch type of visa you are applying for, visit https://www.sem.admin- Website(s): https://www.eda.admin.ch/dakar .ch/sem/fr/home/themen/einreise/kurzfristig.html and Mon - Fri: N/A download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. 25
MIGRATION PROCEDURES Turkey APPLICATION STEPS TYPE OF VISAS You can apply for eletronic visa if you meet all of A) Tourist visa the conditions listed below B) Business visa C) Study visa a) Travelling for the purposes of tourism or D) Work visa business. E) Official visit b) Have a valid Supporting Document (Valid visa OR valid residence permit from one of DOCUMENTS REQUIRED the Schengen Countries, USA, UK or When applying for a visa to Turkey, there are two sets Ireland). E-visas are not accepted as of requirements. The general conditions are supporting documents. compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the varying c) Have a round-trip ticket with Turkish conditions vary according to the type of visa being Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Onur Air or applied for. The general documents include: Atlasglobal Airlines. a) Biometric photograph d) Hold a passport valid for at least 6 months b) Passport or similar identification card from the date intend to enter Turkey. c) Documents providing proof of income or Hold a return ticket, hotel reservation and savings e) at least 50 US$ per each day of stay. d) Flight reservation e) Hotel reservation or invitation Otherwise you can apply regular visa at Turkey Embassy in The Gambia. Use this website to apply f) Document supporting the return to the home at the Turkey Embassy in Brufut, The Gambia: country (approval from work, etc.) [https://www.turkeyimmigration.org/apply-visa] a) Please enter your information into online g) Travel insurance forms to process your e-visa to Turkey at There might be other documents required, depending the link. on the type of visa you are applying for, visit [https://w- ww.turkeyimmigration.org/apply-visa] and download b) Please double check your information to the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are make sure that all of it is correct. applying for. c) Choose the payment method and fill in the ADDRESS secure payment page for our visa service fee. Turkish Embassy in Banjul d) After receiving full payment for Visa Service 4th Street Brufut Gardens, Banjul, The Gambia Fee and Turkey Government Fee, you may need to provide some extra documents to complete your application form when we CONTACT & HOURS require. Tel: 00220-4410650 or 00220-4410651 Fax: 002203013618 or 002203922875 Email: embassy.banjul@mfa.gov.tr Website(s): http://www.mfa.gov.tr/ 26
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS United Arab Emirates TYPE OF VISAS a) Apply for United Arab Emirates visa A) Tourist e-visa application form online at https://ww- B) Business e-visa w.instadubaivisa.com/uaevisa/Gam- C) Business visa bia/Gambia] D) Tourist visa b) Provide all the required information (Passport Number, Email ID, Mobile Please note: E- visas for short term business visas No, etc.) are issued as “visitor” visas. c) Upload document required for United Arab Emirates visa. Example - Gambia passport photo copy, front and back. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Flight ticket for United Arab Emirates. 2 Passport size photos. When applying for a visa to the United Arab Emirates, there are two sets of requirements. The general conditions are compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the varying d) Pay your United Arab Emirates visa conditions vary according to the type of visa being applied application fee online. for. The general documents include: e) Once visa is ready, it's easily downloadable from Track United Arab a) Passport copy: A clear scan of the information Emirates Visa Status. After that you pages of your valid, signed passport with at least can take printout. 6 months remaining validity. b) Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the ADDRESS standards of a passport-type photograph. Embassy of The United Arab c) Supporting documents. A copy of a permanent Emirates in Dakar resident card or visa to the Schengen (EU) zone, Corniche Ouest Mermoz-Rue MZ United States, United Kingdom or previous visa 230 15150 Fann, Dakar, Senegal to UAE. d) Medical Insurance: Valid till your visa duration CONTACT & HOURS (Required at the time of arrival). Tel: 00221-338690000 or 00221-338698390 Email: dakaremb@mofaic.gov.ae or dakar@mofa.gov.ae There might be other documents required, depending on the type of visa you are applying for, visit https://www.gdrfad.gov- Website(s): https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/visa- .ae/en/visa-information-and-tips and download the relevant information-and-tips checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. 27
MIGRATION PROCEDURES United Kingdom There might be other documents required, depend- ing on the type of visa you are applying for, visit https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/docu- ments-you-must-provide?step-by-step-nav=f49b3f00 -d489-4726-b116-4157cfb6a183 and download the TYPE OF VISAS relevant checklist depending on which visa you are A) Visitor Visa applying for. B) Work Visa C) Business Visa D) Study Visa E) Family Visa F) Settlement Visa APPLICATION STEPS DOCUMENTS REQUIRED When applying for a visa to the United Kingdom, there Applicants for UK Visa are required to attend an are two sets of requirements. The general conditions in-person interview at the British High Commis- are compulsory and applicable on ALL, whilst the sion on Atlantic Road, Fajara. varying conditions vary according to the type of visa being applied for. The general documents include: a) The visa application process involves filling in the application form, printing out your form a) Visa Application Form: Complete application and booking an appointment from the form for UK Visa. consulate depending on the availability, log here [https://visas-immigration.service.gov- b) Two passport size photos: Photos must be no .uk/next]. older than 6 months. b) On the day of the appointment, the c) Passport: Original Passport or Travel applicant has to carry all the original document with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and have at least documents for submission and for the 2 visa pages clear of any markings. biometrics. d) Previous Passport: Provide a previous c) After the appointment, it usually takes 14 passport if any. working days for the consulate to process the visa. e) Residency Proof: Legal residence in the country you are applying from, e.g, visa or d) If approved, the visa copy will be attached to residence permit. Confirmation of legal your passport residence, if you are not a national of the country in which you are applying or your right to reside there is not included in your ADDRESS passport. Residence permit should be valid for at least 3 months after departure. British High Commission in Banjul 48 Atlantic Road, Fajara f) Proof of Funds: Proof you have enough money for your stay and to leave, such as: personal PO Box 507, Banjul bank statements, pay slips from employer, proof of accommodation, etc. CONTACT & HOURS g) Travel itinerary, including flight reservation. Tel: 00220-4495133 or 00220-4494508 Email: UKinTheGambia@fcdo.gov.uk h) Hotel Bookings: Hotel reservation(s) for the Website(s): https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/ duration of your visit. british-high-commission-banjul or https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/eligibility 28
MIGRATION PROCEDURES APPLICATION PROCESS United States TYPE OF VISAS Applicants for US Visa are required to A) Tourist visa attend an in-person interview at the US B) Student visa Embassy on Kairaba Avenue, Pipeline. C) Medical visa a) Fill the application form DOCUMENTS REQUIRED b) Create a profile online, use this site https://www.ustraveldocs.com/g- When applying for a visa to the United States of America, m/gm-niv-visaapply.asp there are two sets of requirements. The general conditions are compulsory and applicable on ALL whilst the varying c) Attach the documents conditions vary according to the type of visa being applied for. The general documents include: d) Schedule an appointment a) Original passport with six month’s validity e) Attend the counselor interview beyond arrival. f) After some time, you will receive a decision on your application b) All previous passports. c) One photograph per specification. Both digital and hard copy of the photograph are required. d) DS160 US Visa application confirmation page ADDRESS stamped at the Visa Application Center (VAC). Embassy of the United States of America in Banjul e) Proof of fee payment, which is a valid receipt. Kairaba Avenue, Fajara f) Printout of US Interview appointment letter. P.M.B 19, Banjul, The Gambia g) Travel itinerary CONTACT & HOURS h) Proof of funds (bank statement, copy of Tel: 00220-4392856 passbook, any other proof of cash). Email: ConsularBanjul@stste.gov Website(s): https://gm.usembassy.gov/visas/ i) Business card if you have one. nonimmigrant-visas/ or https://www.ustraveldocs.com/gm/gm-niv- j) Letter of invitation from children or relatives. visaapply.asp There might be other documents required, depending on the type of visa you are applying for, visit https://gm.usembas- sy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/ and download the relevant checklist depending on which visa you are applying for. 29
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