Welcome to the Consular Section in Banjul, The Gambia

The American Citizen Services Section is located at 92 Kairaba Avenue in Fajara in the Greater Banjul Area.

The American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit of the Consular Section provides information and assistance to U.S. citizens in The Gambia. American Citizens Services consists of Special Consular Services, Passport Services, and Federal Benefits. Please see the relevant section for further information.

Emergency Contact Information

American Citizens in need of emergency services are welcome to come during regular office hours Mondays to Thursdays 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. 

In case of a life or death emergency involving a United States citizen, please call the ACS office during regular office hours.                      

After hours, weekends or holidays, please call the duty officer at +220-796-2710.

Hours of Operation  

NOTICE:  Effective September 1st, 2011 consular services are by appointment only.

The following Consular Services are by Appointment Only  (Please schedule online, 24 hours in advance) 

Passport Renewals: 

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.       Monday, Wednesday & Thursday  

 Passport Appointment Calendar

Consular Report of Birth Abroad:

  12:30 p.m.     Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Consular Report Birth Abroad Appointment Calendar

Notarial and Other Consular Services:

       1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.      Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Notarial and Other Services Appointment Calendar

The ACS Section is closed to the public on American and Gambian public holidays.