RP-D — Residential Permit Type D (Family/Dependents)

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-30 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Permit category for spouses and children under 18 of a legal resident or Gambian citizen.

This permit is designed for the family members of legal residents in The Gambia. It is often processed in conjunction with the primary holder's Type B permit. Documentation proving the familial relationship is mandatory.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Proof of relationship (marriage/birth certificates)

Copy of primary holder's permit/ID

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Marriage certificate

Birth certificates

Primary holder's residence permit

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows family reunification
Simplified process if attached to primary holder

Worth Knowing

Often subject to individual officer discretion
May be bundled with primary holder's permit
Lack of proof of relationship
Primary holder's permit expired

Application Process

Enter The Gambia

Visit GID headquarters

Submit proof of relationship and primary holder documents

Pay applicable fees

Collect permit

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