The Gambia

Visas

Visas are not needed by nationals of Commonwealth countries, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) or Scandinavian countries for stays of up to 90 days. For those needing one, visas are normally valid for one month and are issued in two to three days for about US$45; you’ll need two photos.

Visa extensions are dealt with swiftly at the Immigration Office (4228611; OAU Blvd, Banjul; 8am-4pm) in Banjul. They cost US$9.

Visas for onward travel

Most embassies are open from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm weekdays. You usually need two photos to apply for an onward visa. Contact the relevant embassy for more information.

Guinea Three-month, single-entry visas are issued for US$40 the same day if you come in the morning.

Guinea-Bissau One-month, single-entry visas are issued for US$10, and two-month visas are US$12; the process takes a few hours.

Mali The consulate here does not issue tourist visas. For visas, the closest embassy is in Dakar, Senegal.

Mauritania One-month visas are issued for about US$7 in 24 hours.

Senegal One-month visas take 24 hours to issue and cost US$14.