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Gambia - Consular Information Sheet
November 10, 1994
Country Description: The Gambia is a developing West African nation.
Facilities for tourists, including one five-star hotel, are adequate; but
those outside the vicinity of the capital city, Banjul, may be limited in
availability and quality.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required. Evidence of yellow
fever immunization must be submitted with one's visa application. Travelers
may obtain additional entry information from the Embassy of the Gambia,
Suite 1000, 1155 15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, telephone (202)
785-1399 and 1359; or from the Permanent Mission of the Gambia to the U.N.
at 820 Second Avenue, Suite 900-C, New York, N.Y. 10017, telephone (212) 949-
6640.
Areas of Instability: In July 1994, the Gambia experienced its first coup
since independence. The situation is, as yet, unsettled--particularly in
Banjul, the capital, and Kombo Saint Mary division, including Bakau, Fajara,
Serrekunda, Yundum and areas near the airport. U.S. citizens should
approach army positions with caution, especially roadblocks and road
checkpoints, and obey instructions given by soldiers or police officers.
The traffic control point on Atlantic Road, near the Tactical Security Group
headquarters (the former gendarmerie), should be avoided.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited. Some medicines are
unavailable. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved to be useful. Information on health matters can be
obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Street crime is common, including pickpocketing and
mugging. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported
immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan
Africa" provide useful information on protecting personal security while
traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general. Both are available
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Aviation Oversight: In August 1992 the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
assessed Gambia's civil aviation authority as not in compliance with
international aviation safety oversight standards. Typically, the same
level of safety oversight is applied to operations to all destinations. For
further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation
at 1-800-322-7873.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Banjul may
obtain updated information on travel and security in the Gambia.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on Kasiraba Avenue in Fajara,
a suburb of the capital city of Banjul. The mailing address is P.M.B. No.
19, Banjul, The Gambia. The telephone numbers are (220) 92856, 92858, 91970
or 91971.
No. 94-265
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated September 7, 1994, to
delete information regarding the now-cancelled curfew.