Missions abroad
Embassies of the Gambia and consulates abroad
- 21 missions
- 16 countries
- 12 embassies
The Gambia runs 21 missions in 16 countries: 12 embassies, 1 consulate, 7 honorary consulates and 1 other office. The largest networks are in Germany (3), Belgium (2) and Spain (2).
Countries with missions
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Belgium 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Ethiopia 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 3 honorary consulates3 -
Guinea-Bissau 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 honorary consulate1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
Senegal 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Sweden 1 honorary consulate1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy2
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Courtesy visit of WAFU-U17 Zone A Champions to the High Commission
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A TRIBUTE TO A VALUED COLLEAGUE
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Bilateral Meetings of the Honourable Justice Veronic Wright and Foreign Embassies in Senegal
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The Gambia’s missions by continent
By continent, 13 of the Gambia’s missions are in Europe, 4 in Africa, 2 in Asia and 2 in the Americas; Europe accounts for 62%.
Where the Gambia has the most missions
After Germany (3), the Gambia’s largest networks are in Belgium (2), Spain (2) and the United States (2).
Embassies of the Gambia
The Gambia has an embassy in 12 countries. In 4 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy.
Honorary consuls of the Gambia
The Gambia has 7 honorary consulates, 33% of its network; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports. In Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden, honorary consuls are its only representation.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Gambia have the most consulates?
In Germany, with 3 missions, followed by Belgium (2).
In which countries is the Gambia represented only by honorary consuls?
Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden.