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Embassy of Gambia in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Gambia in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 5630 16th Street NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Gambia, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    5630 16th Street NW
    Washington, D.C. 20011
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 785-1399

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:30 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:09 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    USA, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.

Location Map

Located at 5630 16th Street NW, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Gambia in Washington, D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Ashura: June 26 Flag of Gambia
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Revolution Day: July 22 Flag of Gambia

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Gambia in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you can obtain a visa on arrival to enter the Gambia.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Gambia without a visa. The most common types of Gambia visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Diplomatic visa

Head of Mission

Momodou Lamin Bah, Ambassador

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Gambia in Washington, D.C., United States, Gambia also has 1 representation in the following city of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Gambia in United States

See also

United States in Gambia

United States has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (22.56 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (24.80 miles away)
    Baltimore
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  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (86.57 miles away)
    Harrisburg
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 05 March 2026 at 09:35 AM (EST).

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