Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia, December 28, 2021 Location: The Gambia Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United …
Read More» Location: The Gambia Event: U.S. citizens in the Gambia should remain alert and cautious. The security situation remains fluid as some opposition parties challenge the outcome of the December 4 Gambian elections. Security forces, including the police and the army, are patrolling and maintaining order. Demonstrations may occur without notice. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate …
Read More» Location: The Gambia, Countrywide Event: The Gambia’s presidential election is scheduled for December 4, 2021. Thus far the presidential campaign has proceeded peacefully, with no reports of political violence or social unrest. However, even peaceful elections can become confrontational and escalate to violence. Exercise caution and try to avoid large gatherings and protests. As a general precaution and because election day is a national holiday with a focus on citizens voting, U.S. government personnel not participating in election observation have been advised …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy building located in Banjul, The Gambia requires a renovation of the Consular Affairs (CA) area to accommodate (1) private office and (6) workstations. This shall be achieved by the removal and relocation of a load-bearing wall to increase the space and provide line of sight within the CA area. This requires localized foundation modifications to allow for this interior …
Read More» The previously issued Global Level 4 Travel Advisory has been de-escalated, and a country-specific Travel Advisory of Level 3 has been issued for The Gambia. The Gambia has imposed several COVID-19 requirements for travel to or within the country, please see our Embassy COVID-19 Information Page for additional details on these regulations. Level 3: Reconsider travel to The Gambia due …
Read More» Event: New State of Emergency, Curfew, and Additional Measures Announced by the Gambian Government Location: The Gambia The President announced a new National State of Public Emergency (SOPE), effective August 6 for 21 days. Under this declaration, the following regulations are in effect: Nightly curfew between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00. All houses of worship shall remain closed. All educational institutions …
Read More» Event: Government of The Gambia Ends State of Emergency; Status of U.S. Embassy Banjul Consular Operations Location: The Gambia The National State of Public Emergency (SOPE) previously declared by the Gambian government expired on July 22. Although the SOPE is no longer in effect, the Ministry of Health has been granted authority to implement regulations or public …
Read More» Your Vote Counts! In order to vote in the November 2020 U.S. elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020 . Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee …
Read More» Subject: Health Alert: The Gambia, June 26 Event: State of Emergency Still in Effect; Status of U.S. Embassy Banjul Consular Operations Location: The Gambia The Gambia’s border closures remain in effect, and commercial flight operations continue to be suspended. On June 10, President Barrow announced a 21-day extension of the National State of Emergency, effective until July …
Read More» Location: Kairaba Avenue, between Pipeline Mosque and the U.S. Embassy Event: On Saturday, June 27 between 10:00 and 11:00, a demonstration is expected in front of the Embassy to protest current events in the United States. While The Gambia is under a State of Public Emergency limiting public gatherings, there are reports that the organizers have been granted a …
Read More» Location: Kairaba Avenue, between Pipeline Mosque and the U.S. Embassy Event: On Saturday, June 13 between 10:00 and 11:00, a demonstration is expected in front of the Embassy to protest current events in the United States. While The Gambia is under a State of Public Emergency limiting public gatherings, there are reports that the organizers have been …
Read More» Event: State of Emergency Still in Effect; Status of U.S. Embassy Banjul Consular Operations Location: The Gambia The Gambia’s border closures remain in effect, and commercial flight operations continue to be suspended. On May 19, President Barrow announced a 21-day extension of the National State of Emergency, effective until June 10. We do not anticipate …
Read More» Location: In front of the U.S. Embassy and the American Corner on Kairaba Avenue. Event: The U.S. Embassy in Banjul has received reports that there have been calls to potential demonstrations in front of the Embassy on Monday, June 8, 2020, to protest current events in the United States. While The Gambia is under a …
Read More» Health Alert for U.S. Citizens (May 20) Event: State of Emergency Extended; Status of U.S. Embassy Banjul Consular Operations Location: The Gambia The Gambia’s border closures remain in effect, and commercial flight operations continue to be suspended. On May 19, President Barrow announced a 21-day extension of the National State of Emergency. We do not anticipate additional repatriation flights from The Gambia to …
Read More» Event: Special Repatriation Flight Departed Banjul on April 29 for the United States Location: The Gambia The second special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States yesterday, Wednesday, April 29. We do not expect additional repatriation flights from The Gambia to the United States, and American citizens …
Read More» Health Alert: Special Flight Leaving Banjul on Wednesday April 29 to the United States Event: Special Repatriation Flight Leaving Banjul on April 29 for the United States Location: The Gambia The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from …
Read More» Health Alert: Special Flight Leaving Banjul on Wednesday April 29 to the United States Event: Special Repatriation Flight Leaving Banjul on April 29 for the United States Location: The Gambia The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing …
Read More» Event: Special Repatriation Flight Leaving Banjul on April 29 for the United States Location: The Gambia The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum. The flight is from Banjul to Dulles …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Banjul Repatriation Update (April 21, 2020) Event: U.S. Embassy Banjul Repatriation Update Location: The Gambia A special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States on April 7; the Embassy does not currently have any additional repatriation flights …
Read More» Event: U.S. Embassy Banjul Repatriation Update Location: The Gambia A special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States on April 7; the Embassy does not currently have any additional repatriation flights scheduled. However, we are working to determine interest in an …
Read More» Subject: Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Banjul (April 9) Event: U.S. Embassy Banjul Repatriation Update Location: The Gambia A special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States on April 7. At this time, U.S. Embassy Banjul does not anticipate that there will be …
Read More» Event: U.S. Embassy Banjul Repatriation Update Location: The Gambia A special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States on April 7. At this time, U.S. Embassy Banjul does not anticipate that there will be additional charter flights organized by the Department of State …
Read More» The special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States yesterday, April 7. While we do not anticipate additional chartered repatriation flights from The Gambia to the United States, we continue to collect details of U.S. citizens and LPRs who are interested …
Read More» The special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States today, Tuesday, April 7. While we do not anticipate additional chartered repatriation flights from The Gambia to the United States, we continue to collect details of U.S. citizens and LPRs who are …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Banjul sent out final confirmation and standby emails for seats on a special chartered repatriation flight to the United States, scheduled to depart The Gambia on April 7. Only those passengers with email confirmations will be permitted to enter the airport. If you have not received official instructions from the Embassy, please do not come to the …
Read More» The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum. This flight was previously schedule for Monday April 6, but that time has changed. The flight is now scheduled for Tuesday, April 7. The …
Read More» The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum. This flight was previously schedule for Monday April 6, but that time has changed. The flight is now scheduled for Tuesday, April 7. …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Update to Special Flight Leaving Banjul – Now Tuesday April 7 (April 4, 2020) The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum. This flight was previously schedule …
Read More» The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum. This flight was previously schedule for Friday, April 3rd, but that time has changed. The flight is now scheduled for Monday, April 6. The …
Read More» The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum. This flight was previously schedule for Friday, April 3rd, but that time has changed. The flight is still scheduled, but will depart in the …
Read More» The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia have arranged a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum on the morning of Friday, April 3, 2020 (Note – there is a chance this date and/or time might change). This flight will include …
Read More» The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia have arranged a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum on the early morning of Friday, April 3, 2020 (Note – there is a chance this date might change). This flight will include stops …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia (March 29, 2020) Location: The Gambia Event: COVID-19 Crisis – Repatriation Charter Flight As of March 29, the Gambian Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of COVID-19 and a fourth probable case in The Gambia, including one fatality, as well as 216 persons in mandatory government health …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia (March 28, 2020) Location: The Gambia Event: COVID-19 Crisis As of March 28, the Gambian Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of COVID-19 and a fourth probable case in The Gambia, including one fatality, and the Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory …
Read More» Location: The Gambia Event: COVID-19 Crisis As of March 27, The Gambia Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of COVID-19 and a fourth probable case in The Gambia, including one fatality, and the Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The U.S. Embassy will be sending daily updates …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia (March 25, 2020) Location: The Gambia Event: COVID-19 Crisis The Gambia Ministry of Health confirmed cases of COVID-19 in The Gambia. If you are a U.S. Citizen and would like to be notified of commercial flights or evacuation options leaving from The Gambia, please provide your information by …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia (March 21, 2020) Location: The Gambia Event: COVID-19 Crisis The Gambia Ministry of Health confirmed a case of COVID-19 in The Gambia. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia (March 18, 2020) Location: The Gambia Event: On March 17, The Gambian Ministry of Health announced its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in The Gambia. The government of The Gambia has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be …
Read More» The following Health Alert was sent to U.S. Citizens in The Gambia who are registered in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program . It reflected the situation as of Noon, March 17, 2020. For the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 crisis, please visit our COVID-19 Information Page . Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia (March 17, 2020) Location: The Gambia …
Read More» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
Read More» This demonstration alert is for U.S. citizens residing or traveling in The Gambia. Location: Anticipated gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Banjul: January 25: Kairaba Avenue between Westfield Junction and Alliance Francaise January 26: Sting Corner – junction of Banjul Serrekunda Highway and Bertil Harding Highway – until Denton …
Read More» This demonstration alert is for U.S. citizens residing or traveling in The Gambia. Location: Anticipated gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Banjul: Sting Corner – junction of Banjul Serrekunda Highway and Bertil Harding Highway Denton Bridge Events: Demonstrations organized by ‘Operation Three Years Jotna’ are expected to take place …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas: The Junction of the Banjul-Serrekunda Highway and Bertil Harding Highway (Commonly referred to as Sting Corner) Along the Banjul-Serrekunda Highway going toward Denton Bridge Denton Bridge Event: Per local media reports, a demonstration and procession are scheduled to take place on Monday, …
Read More» United States Embassy Banjul, The Gambia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Remain Alert The U.S. Department of State has rescinded its Travel Warning for The Gambia. At this time, U.S. citizens visiting or residing in The Gambia are advised to continue to remain alert during the ongoing government transition. On January 19, 2017, the Economic Community …
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