🇬🇲 Gambia · General Residence
Resident Permit A — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 18–None |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://gid.gov.gm/residential-permit/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The Gambian Residential Permit Card is for Aliens residing in the Gambia of 18 years and above.”
“This type of permit is issued upon prescribed application to the Director General by an applicant declaring that he or she intends to reside in the Gambia but without venturing into any forms of gainful employment.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.