Security Status
- Normal precautions
- High degree of caution
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
- Overview
- Safety and Security
- Local Laws and Customs
- Health
- Additional information
- Embassy Contact
Overview
Overview
Overview
Security Status
High Degree of Caution
Travel to Republic of the Gambia
Border regions: Avoid non-essential travel to southern border area with the Casamance region of Senegal due to risk of attacks by armed groups and the presence of landmines.
As there is no Irish Embassy or Consulate in Republic of the Gambia, we’re limited in the help we can offer in an emergency. The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.
If there is an emergency, or if you need help and advice, you can contact the Irish Embassy in Abuja in Nigeria Tel: +234 9 4620611 or our Consular Assistance Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Health
Health
Health
Get travel and medical insurance
Before travelling, the Department strongly recommends that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains and legal costs. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.
Vaccinations
Check what vaccinations you may need for your trip at least eight weeks before you travel. We can’t advise you on vaccinations, but you can get information about vaccinations from your local GP or an International Health and Travel Centre.
Evidence of vaccination (in the form of a certificate) can be a requirement for entry to some countries.
Medication
Make sure you bring enough medication for your entire trip and for any unexpected delays. You may wish to also bring copies of your prescription in case you lose your medication.
Additional information
Additional information
Entry requirements (visa/passport)
Irish citizens can enter the Republic of the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days but must provide:
- proof of sufficient funds,
- documents showing proof of purpose of trip,
- proof of onward/return ticket,
- documents required for next destination.
All passengers should also confirm with airline that boarding may be permitted without a visa as conditions may change.
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry into the Republic of the Gambia and have at least one blank page. It’s advisable to take a number of photocopies of your passport with you when travelling to the Republic of the Gambia and you should carry a photocopy of your passport at all times during your stay.
If your passport is lost or stolen while you’re abroad you should contact the Irish Embassy in Abuja. We’ll do our best to help you as quickly as possible but this can take some time. Your location and circumstances may limit the help we can give you.
What we can do:
- Issue an emergency travel document that will get you home;
- If required, provide advice on applying for new passport.
You will need a police report if you want to make a claim on your travel insurance. We will not provide you with a travel document without a police report.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
Irish citizens who require urgent assistance while the Embassy is closed can contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs on +353 1 408 2000.
The Duty Officer will refer the matter to the Embassy.
Embassy of Ireland
11 Negro Crescent
Maitama District
Abuja
Nigeria
Tel: +234 9 462 1080
Fax: + 234 9 4131805
Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm; Friday 9am to 12pm