Sticker Visa Short Stay

Mode: StickerEntry: Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 30 Days

Processing

7 to 10 Working Days

Mode

Sticker

Entry

Short Stay

Stay Duration

30 Days

Validity

30 Days

Overview

A physical visa label applied to a traveler's passport by a Gambian embassy or consulate is known as a sticker visa for The Gambia. For a predetermined amount of time, it permits entrance for travel, commerce, or transportation. Before being approved and stamped, applicants typically submit their passport, application form, pictures, trip information, and visa fee.

Why Travunited

•Professional Advice: Throughout the application procedure, our visa specialists offer step-by-step support.

•Document Verification: To reduce the possibility of rejection, we thoroughly examine every document.

•Quick Processing Support: We assist in making sure your application is filed accurately and on schedule.

•Personalized Support: Committed assistance with questions and updates throughout the visa application process.

•Hassle-Free Service: We save you time and effort by streamlining the entire process.

Stats

•Approximately 206,836 visitors arrived by air in 2023, a 13% increase over 2022, indicating a robust recovery in travel demand.

•Prior to the pandemic, the nation had one of its highest tourism numbers in 2019, with over 235,000 foreign visitors.

•With over 100,000 visitors from Europe and other regions each year, tourism is one of the country's main sources of foreign income.

•Following COVID-19, the number of visitors has been increasing once more, making it one of Africa's fastest-growing tourism destinations.

•In 2022, tourism spending amounted to almost $164 million, underscoring the economic significance of foreign tourists.

Documents Required

Per Traveller

Passport copy

Required

Required document

Recent Photo

Required

Required document

Completed Visa Application Form

Required

Required document

Covering Letter

Required

Required document

Flight Reservations

Required

Required document

Hotel Reservations

Required

Required document

Bank statements 3 months

Required

Required document

Yellow fever vaccination Certificate

Required

Required document

Download Templates

Download sample document templates to help you prepare your application.

Sample Cover Letter

Gambia cover letter.docx7.1 KB

Visa Guide

VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.docx26.8 KB

Eligibility

•A valid passport that is valid for at least six months prior to the departure date.

•completed and signed application for a visa.

•Current passport-sized photos that meet the requirements for the visa.

•Evidence of the reason for the trip, like an invitation or cover letter.

•confirmed ticket for a flight back or forward.

•Evidence of lodging (sponsor letter or hotel reservation).

•Financial evidence, such as bank statements, demonstrates the trip's viability.

•A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required in order to enter.

Important Notes

•A Gambian embassy or consulate issues the visa as a physical sticker that is affixed to the passport.

•In order to travel, your passport must be valid for at least six months.

•Entry requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

•Approval of a visa does not ensure entry; immigration officers at the border grant final authorization.

•Supporting documentation, such as return tickets, proof of lodging, and enough cash, should be carried by travelers.

•Please ensure that all original documents are submitted to our office address. Kindly note that the embassy may request additional documents based on its requirements.

Rejection Reasons

•Incomplete or inaccurate application that was filed with missing information.

•Passport validity is insufficient (less than six months).

•Absence of supporting documentation, such as proof of lodging or airline tickets.

•Insufficient evidence of funds to cover the trip.

•Prior criminal history or immigration infractions.

•Suspicion on the reason for the trip or contradicting statements.

•Skipping the necessary immunizations, particularly the yellow fever certificate.

FAQs

1.Can I work in The Gambia on a tourist visa?

No, you must apply for a work permit and proper authorization to work legally.

2. Do children need a visa for The Gambia?

Yes, unless they are nationals of visa-exempt countries. They must also carry a birth certificate and travel consent if traveling with one parent.

3. Can I enter multiple times on the same visa?

You’ll need to check with the issuing authority; some visas are single-entry, while multiple-entry visas may be available upon request.

4.What is a sticker visa for the Gambia?

A tangible visa label that a Gambian embassy or consulate places in your passport to grant admission into The Gambia is known as a sticker visa.