Embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C.
Today · Closed- Address
- 16th Street Northwest 5630, 20011 Washington
- Phone
- +1-202-785-1399
- Website
- gambiaembassydc.us
Gambia
United States
Embassy of the Gambia in the United States
1 embassy
The Gambia is represented in the United States by 2 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C. and 1 other office. US citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Gambia.
Map: the Gambia’s 2 missions in the United States
Map: the Gambia’s 2 missions in the United States
Embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C.
The embassy of the Gambia is in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, at 16th Street Northwest 5630, 20011 Washington. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- Mission of the Gambia in New York
East 45th Street 336, 10017 New York
Gambia visa for US citizens
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US citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Gambia.
The United States’ missions in the Gambia
Missions of the United States in the Gambia (1)
In return, the United States has an embassy in the Gambia, in Banjul.
Good to know
The Gambia in the United States
Worldwide, the Gambia has 21 missions in 16 countries; 2 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for citizens of the Gambia
The United States requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance. In the United States, citizens of the Gambia can turn to the embassy of the Gambia for passports and emergency help.
When the missions of the Gambia in the United States are closed
The missions of the Gambia in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the Gambia, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the embassy of the Gambia in the United States?
The embassy of the Gambia is in Washington D.C., at 16th Street Northwest 5630, 20011 Washington.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
US citizens receive their visa for the Gambia at the border.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Does the United States have an embassy in the Gambia?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Banjul.