Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Documents issued in the UK are notarised and apostilled before the High Commission legalises them for use in The Gambia.
Where to apply in Australia
No mission in Australia: handled by the Gambia High Commission in London (57 Kensington Court), by in-person visit or post. The site says it serves countries it is concurrently accredited to but does not name Australia.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of The Gambia.
How to apply
Notarise the document, obtain the apostille from the UK authority, then submit it to the High Commission
Documents you need
- Notary signature and seal
- UK apostille
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: GBP 50.00
Good to know
The High Commission pages never mention Australia; fee page last modified 25 July 2022 (over 12 months old). Opening hours Mon-Thu 9:30-16:00, Fri 9:30-13:00 London time. Steps are written for UK-issued documents.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by The Gambia's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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