At a glance
If you are retired and will not do paid work or run an income-producing business, you can apply to live in The Gambia through Permit A. This is a nonworking residence category. You must enter lawfully and keep your stay valid while the application is being processed.
- Applicant
- An adult retiree seeking permission without work
- Support
- Enough funds to maintain the stay without employment
- Permission
- Permit A and the required identity and residence records
Summary
The Gambia uses Permit A for nonworking residence, including an accepted retirement stay. An adult applicant needs to show support without employment and submit the required residence records after lawful entry. The application does not replace any extension needed to remain lawfully while a decision is pending.
Eligibility
This guide covers applicants 18 or older using the adult permit process. Provide the accepted retirement and financial-support evidence, your passport, identity and immigration-status records, and an official statement from your embassy.
For applicants from outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the published Permit A charge is GMD 5,700, including the alien card, the additional identity document for foreign residents. Confirm the current fee and which support records are accepted.
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Confirm that a nonworking retirement stay fits Check the accepted financial-support evidence and application timing.
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Prepare the Permit A records Arrange the embassy statement, personal documents, and any needed stay extension.
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Apply and follow the nonworking conditions Check the approved period and renewal date.
Permit A does not authorize paid work, including remote work.
What This Route Allows
If approved, you can live in The Gambia without working for the period granted. Check the permit’s expiry and renewal requirements and keep your financial-support records current.
What This Route Is Not
Permit A does not allow paid local or remote work or income-producing business activity. You do not need to buy a home to use this category. The permit does not grant permanent residence or citizenship.
Next Steps
- Confirm that your retirement plans and financial support fit Permit A.
- Check the application timing and obtain an extension if your initial permission would expire while you wait.
- Gather the required records, confirm the charge, and complete the Permit A application.
- Follow the nonworking conditions and arrange renewal before the permit expires.
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