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Pathways to The Gambia Residence and Citizenship

Gambia

The Gambia distinguishes Permit A for nonworking residence, including retirement and study, from Permit B for approved employment or business activity. Non-ECOWAS applicants also need the applicable alien card. Confirm how the initial entry period, any extension, and the residence application fit together so that your stay remains lawful.

The West Africa guide compares the covered options and links to their requirements.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

The Gambia Business Residence Running an approved local business can support a residence application in The Gambia. The business and your personal role must qualify. residency The Gambia Work Residence A local employer can support an application to live and work in The Gambia, subject to the required employment and residence approvals. residency

Retirement

For retirees and people of independent means who can show a pension, savings, or other passive income.

The Gambia Retirement Residence The Gambia’s Permit A can support residence for retirees who do not engage in paid work or income-producing business activity. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

The Gambia Student Residence Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in The Gambia can support an application for student residence. residency