About Gambia
Whether your company is sending employees to The Gambia or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- The Gambia’s immigration laws provide limited options for employers of foreign nationals. The Gambia is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which allows the free movement of goods and persons among ECOWAS foreign nationals. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility, and benefits for accompanying family members vary by permit type.
- The Gambia does not have a dedicated visa category for business travelers. Depending on their nationality, foreign nationals may enter the country either on an Entry Visa (applied for in advance) or under a visa waiver program to carry out permissible business activities. Entry Visas must be obtained from the nearest Gambian embassy or consulate, with typical processing times ranging from one to two weeks. Foreign nationals entering on an Entry Visa or under a visa waiver must obtain prior approval from the Director General of Immigration to engage in any form of employment or professional activity. Alternatively, some foreign nationals may be eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VoA) at the port of entry; however, issuance is discretionary and not guaranteed. In certain cases, the sponsoring company (e.g., an employer) may be required to submit a Request for Entry Clearance to the Gambian Immigration Department prior to the traveler’s arrival. Non-ECOWAS nationals are required to apply for an Alien ID Card upon arrival.
- The most common type of work authorization in The Gambia is Permit B (a combined Work and Residence Permit), issued by the Department of Immigration. It is required for formal employment, whether for skilled or unskilled labor. There are no restrictions on the type of work that can be undertaken under Permit B.
- VoA is highly discretionary and not guaranteed.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
