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.
Gambian public documents such as birth, marriage or character certificates are attested by the High Commission after Gambian notary, justice and foreign-ministry steps.
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
Complete the Gambian notary, Ministry of Justice and Foreign Affairs steps | send the original and a copy with a postal order to the High Commission
Documents you need
- Original and copy of the document
- Prior Gambian notary, Ministry of Justice and Protocol attestation
- Postal order payable to The Gambia High Commission
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: GBP 30.00 per the attestation page; GBP 20.00 per the fee table
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. The attestation page and the fee table disagree on the fee.
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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