RP-E — Residential Permit Type E (Humanitarian)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

7-30 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Letter of support/responsibility from the humanitarian organization

Proof of registration of the organization in The Gambia

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

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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