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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
Ambassador: Designate to the United States--Alieu Ngum
Embassy: 2233 Georgetown Plaza, Suite 240, Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington D.C, 20007
Telephone: [1] (202) 785-1399, 1379, 1425
FAX: [1] (202) 785-1430


US Diplomatic Representation:
Ambassador: Edward M. Alford
Embassy: Fajara, Kairaba Avenue, Banjul
Mailing address: P. M. B. No. 19, Banjul
Telephone: (220) 4392856, 392-858, 391-970, 391-971
FAX: [220] 392-475

Gambian Embassies and Consulates around the World

Austria (Consulate)
PO Box 98
Laroche Gasse 30
A 1130 Vienna
Tel: (43-222) 826 245

Austria ( Permanent Mission to UN)
Fischhof 3
A-1010 Wien
Tel :+43 1 7404-05758
Fax:+43 1 7404-05759

Bahamas (Consulate)
PO Box 8851
Devonshire Road, New Providence
Nassau
Tel: (242) 326-1145

Belgium
126 Ave. Franklin Roosevelt
1050 Brussels
Tel: (32-2) 640 1049
Fax: (32-2) 646 3277

Canada (Consulate)
102 Bloor Street West, Suite 510
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1N1
Tel: (416) 923-2935
Fax: (416) 923-2526

Denmark (Consulate)
Hoffdingsvej 22
2500 Copenhagen
Tel: (45) 173 444

France
117 Rue Saint, Lazare
75008 Paris
Tel: (33-1) 42 94 09 30
Fax: (33-1) 42 94 11 91
Consulate:
57 Rue de Villiers
9200 Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris

Germany (Consulate)
Kurfurstendamm 103
1000 Berlin 31
Tel: (49-30) 892 3121
Fax: (49-30) 891 1401
Consulate:
Koenigstrasse 9
4000 Dusseldorf
Tel: (49-211) 326 537
Fax: (49-211) 400 9683
Consulate:
Pienzenaurstrasse 5, Odenplatz 3
8000 Munich 80
Tel: (49-89) 219 2208

Guinea-Bissau (Consulate)
146 Ave. 14 Novembro
PO Box 529-1037
Bissau
Tel: (245) 213 088

Hong Kong (Consulate)
Suite F, 20/F Block 16, South Horizons, AP Lei Chau
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2553-6969
Fax: (852) 2553-3636

Hungary (Consulate)
Nagyszalonta u. 15.
Budapest 1118
Tel: 36 -1248-0423
Fax: 36 -1248-0425

Italy (Consulate)
Via Fontana 4
20122 Milan
Tel: (39-2) 545 5219
Fax: (39-2) 551 8051
Consulate:
La Selva, Monteloro 34
50060 Sieci, Florence
Tel: (39-55) 832 9297
Fax: (39-55) 836 7312

Japan (Consulate)
Hyana Building 504, 3-14, 1-Chome Hiroo
Shibuya-Ku
Tokyo
Tel: (81-3) 3444 7806
Fax: (81-3) 3444 8609

Korea, South (Consulate)
252-7 Jung Gok Dong, Sung Dong Ku
Seoul
Tel: (82-2) 755 3788

Lebanon (Consulate)
Isfico, Emir Bechir Street
PO Box 7821
Beirut

Mexico (Consulate)
Bosque de Olicos, No. 107, Bosque de las Lomas
Mexico 10, D.F.
Tel: (52-5) 587-1911
Consulate:
Ignacio Comonfort 20, Edificio Gilt, Zona Rio Tijuana
CP 22000
Tijuana, Baja California
Tel: (52-66) 849-868
Fax: (52-66) 341-215

Netherlands (Consulate)
Network Holding BV, 723 Weena
PO Box 29064
3001 GB Rotterdam
Tel: (31-10) 411 4720

Nigeria
162 Awolowo Road
PO Box 873, SW Ikoyi
Lagos
Tel: (234-1) 682 192

Norway (Consulate)
Bygdoy Alle 64
0265 Oslo 2
Tel: (47) 430 910

Saudi Arabia
PO Box 94322
Riyadh 11693
Tel: (966-1) 465 9996
Fax: (966-1) 456 5958

Senegal
11 Rue de Thiong
Dakar
Tel: (221) 21 14 40 / 21 44 76

Sierra Leone
6 Wilberforce Street
Freetown
Tel: (232-22) 225 191

Spain (Consulate)
Loro Parque, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz
Teneriffe
Tel: (34-22) 383 090
Fax: (34-22) 387 321
Consulate:
C/Aribau 280, First Floor, No. 2
08006 Barcelona
Tel: (34-3) 200 9665
Fax: (34-3) 414 3116

Switzerland (Consulate)
Via al Poggio 6
6392 Breganzona/Lugano
Tel: (41-91) 563 292
Fax: (41-91) 571 824
Consulate:
Rutistr. 13
8952 Schlieren-Zurich
Tel: (41-1) 731 1010
Fax: (41-1) 731 1051

Thailand (Consulate)
610/5-6 Songwand Road, Samphantwongse
Bangkok 10100
Tel: (66-2) 224 6212

Turkey (Consulate)
Barbaros Bulvari, Yildiz Sarayi, Seyir Kosko, Besiktas
Istanbul
Tel: (90) 160 5988
Fax: (90) 158 4365
Consulate:
Kulmuglu Sokak 31, Daire 5, Cankaya
06690 Ankara
Tel: (90-312) 140 6100
Fax: (90-312) 140 5790

United Kingdom
57 Kensington Court
London W8 5DH
Tel: (44-171) 937-6316
Fax: (44-171) 376-0531

United Nations
820 2nd Avenue, No. 900C
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 949-6640
Fax: (212) 808-4975

Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Gambia

U.S Embassy Web Site in Gambia
Embassy of Gambia in Washington DC


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-GAMBIA RELATIONS

During World War II, Gambian troops fought with the Allies in Burma. The Gambia's capital city served as an air stop for the U.S. Army Air Corps and a port of call for Allied naval convoys. The Gambia became independent from the United Kingdom in 1965. The country has been headed by the same president since he took power in a 1994 military coup d'etat. Presidential elections have been held every 5 years since 1996.

U.S. policy seeks to build improved relations with The Gambia on the basis of historical ties; mutual respect; democratic rule; human rights; and adherence to United Nations resolutions on counterterrorism, conflict diamonds, and other forms of trafficking.

U.S. Assistance to The Gambia

U.S. assistance supports democracy, human rights, girls' education, and the fight against HIV/AIDS. In addition, the Peace Corps maintains a large program with about 100 volunteers engaged in the environment, public health, and education sectors, mainly at the village level. The United States also provides military assistance to The Gambia.

Bilateral Economic Relations

The Gambia is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. A number of U.S. citizens have set up small businesses in The Gambia and several U.S. brand companies such as Western Union, MoneyGram, UPS, Sheraton, Motorola, and Coca Cola are represented there.

The Gambia's Membership in International Organizations

The Gambia plays an active role in international affairs, especially West African and Islamic affairs. The Gambia and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to The Gambia is Edward M. Alford; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

The Gambia maintains an embassy in the United States at 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 240, Washington, DC 20007; tel. (202) 785-1399.

More information about The Gambia is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State The Gambia Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook The Gambia Page
USAID West Africa Page | USAID West Africa Mission Page
History of U.S. Relations With The Gambia
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Countries Page
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Export.gov International Offices Page
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Gambia check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit accepted
Currency (GMD) Dalasi
Electrical 230 Volts
Telephones Country Code 220, City Code Banjul 42+5D, Sanyang 441+4D, Bakau 449+4D



Climate and clothing: The Gambia's sub-tropical climate has a distinct hot, rainy season (mid-May to mid-November). During the cold, dry season (mid-November to mid-May), light jackets and sweaters are often worn.

Health: Sanitation in Banjul is fair, and tap water is potable. Immunizations, and antimalaria suppressants are recommended. Mosquitoes carry a chloroquine-resistant variety of malaria.

Telecommunications:Telex and fax services are available to the US, Europe, and Dakar. Radiotelephone service operates to the UK, most of Europe, and the west coast of Africa. Satellite-telephone service is available to Europe and the US. Banjul is 5 standard time zones ahead of eastern standard time.

Transportation:Banjul is 25 minutes by air from Dakar, where worldwide air connections are frequent and excellent. Direct flights to London and Brussels operate frequently. Taxis are available at stands; it is advisable to agree on the fare in advance.

Visas
See our visa requirements page for information to obtain a visa for Gambia


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Currency.........................no restrictions

Tobacco..........................200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 of tobacco (or mixed to the same total weight)

Liquor.............................1 litre of spirits; 1 litre of wine or beer

Perfume.........................284ml of perfume or eau de toilette

Goods............................up to a value of d1000 (members of families travelling together may aggregate their individual allowances provided no single article exceeds d1000 in value)

Cameras........................1 still camera

Film...............................reasonable for personal use

Agriculture items............refer psgr to consulate

Gifts..............................no duty free allowance



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