Embassy of Germany in Serrekunda
Today · Closed- Address
- Paradise Beach Place 1, Kololi
- Phone
- +220 446 30 34
- Website
- banjul.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Klaus Botzet, Ambassador
Germany
Gambia
German Embassy in the Gambia
1 embassy
In the Gambia, Germany has an embassy in Serrekunda. Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
German Embassy in Serrekunda
At Paradise Beach Place 1, Kololi, the German embassy represents Germany towards the Gambia. The head of mission on record is Klaus Botzet, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Germany visa for citizens of the Gambia
GambiaGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of the Gambia
GermanyGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Germany
Germany visa requirements for citizens of the Gambia
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. In the Gambia, applications go to the German embassy in Serrekunda, or to a visa centre working for Germany.
The Gambia’s missions in Germany
Missions of the Gambia in Germany (3)
In return, the Gambia has 3 missions in Germany, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
Germany in the Gambia
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in the Gambia.
Travel to the Gambia for German citizens
German citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days. In the Gambia, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the German embassy in the Gambia is closed
The German embassy in the Gambia closes on the Gambia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Independence Day on Thursday 18 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in the Gambia?
The German embassy is in Serrekunda, at Paradise Beach Place 1, Kololi.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Do German citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
No visa is needed by German citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does the Gambia have an embassy in Germany?
Not on record: the Gambia has 3 missions in Germany, but no embassy.