Embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C.
Embassy 
Gambia Washington D.C., United States
- Address
- 16th Street Northwest 5630, 20011 Washington
- Phone
- +1-202-785-1399
- Website
- gambiaembassydc.us
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 25 January 2026
The embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. stands at 16th Street Northwest 5630, 20011 Washington, in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. US citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Gambia.
Opening hours of the embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C.
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30–16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30–16:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Public holidays in the Gambia
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:30–16:00.
Gambia visa for US citizens
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US citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Gambia.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Uganda in Washington D.C.16th Street Northwest 5911, 20011 Washington
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Embassy of Liberia in Washington D.C.16th Street Northwest 5201, 20011 Washington
The Gambia’s other missions in the United States
- Mission of the Gambia in New York
East 45th Street 336, 10017 New York
Besides the embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C., the Gambia has 1 other mission in the United States. The United States in turn has an embassy in Banjul.
Good to know
Address and contact
Address: 16th Street Northwest 5630, 20011 Washington. The record for the embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to the United States
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
When the embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. is closed
The next closures of the embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. for public holidays in the United States are Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C.
Current procedures for the embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C.
The embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C.?
The embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. is at 16th Street Northwest 5630, 20011 Washington.
What are the opening hours of the Embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C.?
The embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:30–16:00.
Is the Embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. do not include Saturday.
When is the Embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. closed?
The embassy of the Gambia in Washington D.C. closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the Gambia.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Gambia.
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