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.
A 30-day certificate allowing a Gambian citizen without a valid passport to travel to The Gambia, to be shown to immigration on entry. Applicants are urged to apply at least two weeks before travel.
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
Download and complete the application form | submit it with the documents to the High Commission
Documents you need
- Birth certificate
- National ID card
- Consular card
- Copy of previous travel documents
- Police report if lost or stolen
- For under-16s, a birth certificate naming both parents and a signed consent letter from both
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: GBP 30.00
Processing time: Not stated; apply at least two weeks before travel.
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.
Official sources
- gambiahc.org.uk/consular-services/emergency-travel-certificate
- gambiahc.org.uk/consular-services/fees
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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