RP-E — Residential Permit Type E (Humanitarian)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 week – 1 month

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Category for individuals working with recognized humanitarian organizations or NGOs.

The Type E permit is reserved for personnel affiliated with registered humanitarian organizations. It requires formal backing from the sponsoring entity and proof of that entity's legal standing in The Gambia.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 year
Extension increments	1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Letter of support/responsibility from the humanitarian organization

Proof of registration of the organization in The Gambia

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Letter of support

Organization registration proof

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Facilitated by organizational agreements
Supports non-profit work

Worth Knowing

Highly dependent on the status of the sponsoring NGO
Fees may be negotiated at a government level
Organization not recognized by government

Application Process

Enter The Gambia

Submit organizational documentation to GID

Biometric capture

Issuance of permit

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