Gambia new passport

The Gambia!

Here's some information about the new passport of The Gambia:

New Passport Design: In 2020, The Gambia introduced a new passport design, which features a more modern and secure layout. The new passport has a biometric chip that stores the holder's biographic and biometric data, making it more difficult to counterfeit.

Features:

  1. Biometric Chip: The new passport contains a biometric chip that stores the holder's biographic and biometric data, including fingerprints, facial recognition, and iris scans.
  2. Secure Printing: The passport's pages are printed with advanced security features, including holograms, watermarks, and microprinting.
  3. Enhanced Security Features: The passport includes additional security features, such as a UV-sensitive strip, a thermochromic strip, and a hologram foil strip.
  4. New Design: The passport's design has been updated to include a more modern and sleek layout, with a new font and color scheme.
  5. Increased Durability: The new passport is designed to be more durable and resistant to wear and tear, with a longer lifespan than previous passports.

Requirements: To obtain a new passport in The Gambia, you'll need to provide the following documents:

  1. Valid ID: A valid Gambian ID card or a valid passport from another country.
  2. Birth Certificate: A certified copy of your birth certificate.
  3. Passport Photo: One recent, color passport photo that meets the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
  4. Completed Application Form: A completed application form, which can be obtained from the Gambian Immigration Department or downloaded from their website.

Processing Time: The processing time for a new passport in The Gambia typically takes around 2-4 weeks, but this may vary depending on the workload of the immigration department.

Fees: The fees for a new passport in The Gambia are as follows:

Please note that these fees are subject to change, and you should check with the Gambian Immigration Department for the most up-to-date information.

I hope this information helps!