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Gambia

Embassies and consulates in Gambia

8 foreign missions in 2 cities, and 21 Gambian missions around the world.

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Gambia?

We list 7 embassies and high commissions and 1 consulates in Gambia, run by 8 countries.

Which city in Gambia has the most embassies?

Banjul, with 4 missions, followed by Bakau (1).

Which cities in Gambia have foreign consulates?

Bakau. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the Embassy of China, Banjul?

Banjul.

How many embassies and consulates does Gambia have abroad?

21 missions in 21 countries, including Belgium, Switzerland, Russia, Saudi Arabia Senegal, and 16 more.

Does Gambia have an embassy in Türkiye?

Yes, in Ankara.

Why are some missions in Gambia called high commissions?

Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other "high commissions". They do the same job. Gambia hosts 1.

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

What is an honorary consulate?

A small office run by a local volunteer. It can help citizens in an emergency but usually cannot issue visas or passports.

How do I contact an embassy in Gambia?

Use the official website listed for each mission (5 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

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