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High Commission of Nigeria in Banjul, Gambia

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High Commission of Nigeria in Banjul, Gambia, located at Bertil Harding Highway, Kanifing Institutional Layout, K.M.C. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    Bertil Harding Highway, Kanifing Institutional Layout, K.M.C
    Serekunda
    Gambia

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Democracy Day: June 12 Flag of Nigeria
  • Ashura: June 26 Flag of Gambia
  • Revolution Day: July 22 Flag of Gambia
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Gambia

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Nigeria in Banjul, Gambia:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Renunciation of citizenship
  • Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Gambian passport, you do not need a visa to enter Nigeria.

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 Nigeria without a visa. The most common types of Nigeria visas are the following.

  • Transit visa
  • Business visa
  • Tourist / Visitors visa
  • Official / Diplomatic visa
  • Subject to Regularization (STR) visa
  • Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

Head of Mission

Mohammed Manu, High Commissioner

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What is Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)?

An Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) is issued to Nigerians to facilitate the applicant’s immediate one-way departure for Nigeria only. If you're outside of Nigeria and your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged, or expired and you don't have time to renew or replace your passport before you travel, you may apply for an Emergency Travel Certificate. ETC must be surrendered to the Immigration authorities at the port of entry.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Nigerian embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents for use in Nigeria or in foreign countries.

Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 25 August 2024 at 12:54 PM (EST).

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