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Gambia embassies and consulates near South Africa

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There is currently no Gambian embassies or consulates in South Africa, please find the information below for the nearest diplomatic missions of Gambia.

Nearest Gambia diplomatic represenations to South Africa

Country Distance Address detail
Lagos, Nigeria 4626 km (2875 miles)

The Consulate General of Gambia in Lagos, Nigeria

  • Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 27 minutes
  • Tel: +234 811 264 4394 (Dial +234 to call from South Africa)
  • Current time in Lagos: 06:33 AM Thursday, October 30 2025-10-30 (GMT +0100)
  • Time difference: Nigeria is 1 hours and 00 minutes behind of South Africa.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 4710 km (2927 miles)

The Embassy of Gambia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Working hours: Close now. Open in 27 minutes
  • Tel: +251 116 624 647 and +251 113 710 168 (Dial +251 to call from South Africa)
  • Current time in Addis Ababa: 08:33 AM Thursday, October 30 2025-10-30 (GMT +0300)
  • Time difference: Ethiopia is 1 hours and 00 minutes ahead of South Africa.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 6042 km (3754 miles)

The Consulate General of Gambia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

  • Working hours: Close now. Open in 27 minutes
  • Tel: +966 12 257 3193 (Dial +966 to call from South Africa)
  • Current time in Jeddah: 08:33 AM Thursday, October 30 2025-10-30 (GMT +0300)
  • Time difference: Saudi Arabia is 1 hours and 00 minutes ahead of South Africa.
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau 6261 km (3890 miles)

The Embassy of Gambia in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

  • Working hours: Open now
  • Tel: +245 722 5905 and +245 884 7419 (Dial +245 to call from South Africa)
  • Current time in Bissau: 05:33 AM Thursday, October 30 2025-10-30 (GMT +0000)
  • Time difference: Guinea-Bissau is 2 hours and 00 minutes behind of South Africa.
Dakar, Senegal 6639 km (4125 miles)

The Embassy of Gambia in Dakar, Senegal

  • Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 57 minutes
  • Tel: +221 33 820 11 98 (Dial +221 to call from South Africa)
  • Current time in Dakar: 05:33 AM Thursday, October 30 2025-10-30 (GMT +0000)
  • Time difference: Senegal is 2 hours and 00 minutes behind of South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

1 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Gambia?

Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Gambia 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Gambian visa for short-term tourism.

2 - My country has no Gambian embassy: How do I get a visa?

To obtain a Gambia visa, you can visit the nearest embassies or consulates of Gambia in neighboring countries to South Africa for more information:

  • Lagos, Nigeria (Consulate General, 4626 km)
  • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Embassy, 4710 km)

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