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American Citizens in need of emergency services are welcome to come to the Embassy. For an emergency involving an American citizen in The Gambia, you can reach us during weekday hours at:
American Citizen Services
Tel: (220) 439-2856 or 437-6169 ext. 2130
Fax: (220) 439-2475
E-mail: ConsularBanjul@state.gov
We are located at 92 Kairaba Avenue in Fajara, The Gambia.
Emergencies such as medical emergencies, deaths or arrests involving American citizens will still be handled on a walk-in basis. American Citizens who need emergency services are welcome to come to the Embassy during normal U.S. Embassy hours which are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
If you are an American citizen with an after hours emergency (including weekends or holidays), please call our Duty Officer at +220 437 5270 for assistance.
If you have questions or concerns about safety or security-related issues, you are encouraged to contact the Consular Section at the Embassy by sending an email message to ConsularBanjul@state.gov
The Department of State’s Office for Overseas Citizen Services can be reached at:
From within the U.S. 1-888-407-4747
From outside the U.S. 1-202-501-4444
U.S. Embassy Banjul is located at 92 Kairaba Avenue in Fajara, The Gambia.
Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Telephone: (220) 439-2856 Ext.1341
Email: ConsularBanjul@state.gov
All routine consular services are provided by appointment only to all U.S. citizens visiting or residing in The Gambia.
APPOINTMENTS: Schedule an appointment for all U.S. passport, Report of Birth Abroad, Notary or other Consular Services.
Embassy: Phone: (220) 439-2856 / (220) 439-2858
Embassy: Fax: +220-439 2475
E-mail: PolEconBanjul@State.gov
Cecilia Able-Thomas
Cultural Affairs Assistant
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia
E-mail: PublicDiplomacyBanjul@state.gov
Please call: (220) 439-2856
Outside of Office Hours, contact: +220 439 2856
Outside of The Gambia: 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
Emergency Contact – All Locations Get Travel Alerts International Parental Child Abduction Arrest of a U.S. Citizen Death of a U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime Emergency Financial Assistance