Passport Issuance

The Gambia Passport Application and Procedural System

By virtue of Section 4A of the Immigration Act CAP 16:02 Volume IV Laws of the Gambia 2009, the Director General of Immigration is the sole authority for the issuance or replacement of a valid passport. Section 4B of the Act provides that:

  1. A person who is a citizen of The Gambia, and who wishes to acquire a valid passport may do so in the prescribed form, supported by his or her birth certificate, four passport-sized photos, and national identity card.
  2. An application for a valid passport shall contain a declaratory form which shall be completed and signed by:
    • A magistrate;
    • A civil servant who is grade 10 and above;
    • A justice of the peace; or
    • A notary public.

Types of Passports

  • Machine Readable Passport (MRP)
  • Biometric Passport

Passport Categories

  • Diplomatic
  • Service
  • Ordinary

Passport Fees

  • Biometric Passport: D3,060.00
  • Machine Readable Passport (MRP): D1,050.00

Passport Application Procedures

Ordinary Passport

How to Apply for an Ordinary Passport (MRP):

  1. Obtain and complete a passport application form.
  2. Attach copies of supporting documents and two passport photos.
  3. Pay the prescribed fee.
  4. Submit the completed passport form and supporting documents in person or through a close relative, where necessary, for interview and further processing.
  5. If applying from abroad, submit the application to the designated Gambian embassy closest to you.

How to Apply for an Ordinary Passport (Biometric):

  1. Pay the prescribed fee at any Eco Bank branch and obtain the passport application form.
  2. Attach copies of supporting documents.
  3. Submit the completed passport form and supporting documents in person for interview and enrolment processes.

Replacement of a Lost Passport

To replace a lost Gambian passport, whether in The Gambia or abroad, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

  1. Provide a police report from where the passport was lost.
  2. Submit a sworn declaration (affidavit) by the applicant stating the circumstances.
  3. Obtain and submit a completed application form for replacement with attached supporting documents.
  4. Appear in person or through a close relative, where necessary, for an interview.

Emergency Passport

In circumstances where a Gambian citizen loses his or her passport or becomes destitute, the Gambian diplomatic or consular service in that country shall issue an Emergency Passport to enable the individual to return to The Gambia.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with your passport application, please contact us at:

Gambia Immigration Department
New Administrative Building
Banjul, The Gambia
Phone: +2204228717
Email: info@gid.gov.gm

We are dedicated to serving you and ensuring that your travel needs are met with the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency.

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