- Address
- Atlantic Boulevard 48, Serekunda
- Phone
- +2204492200
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Harriet King
United Kingdom
Gambia
British Embassy in the Gambia
1 embassy
In the Gambia, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Serrekunda. Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
British Embassy in Serrekunda
At Atlantic Boulevard 48, Serekunda, the British embassy represents the United Kingdom towards the Gambia. The head of mission on record is Harriet King. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United Kingdom visa for citizens of the Gambia
GambiaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of the Gambia
United KingdomGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of the Gambia
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. In the Gambia, applications go to the British embassy in Serrekunda, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
The Gambia’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of the Gambia in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, the Gambia has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in the Gambia
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in the Gambia.
Travel to the Gambia for British citizens
The Gambia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In the Gambia, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in the Gambia is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in the Gambia?
The British embassy is in Serrekunda, at Atlantic Boulevard 48, Serekunda.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
British citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does the Gambia have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, the Gambia has its embassy in London.