RP-F — Residential Permit Type F (Small Traders/Self-Employed)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Category for self-employed individuals and small-scale traders.

This permit is intended for entrepreneurs and small traders operating within The Gambia. Applicants must prove they have a registered business and the financial capacity to sustain their operations.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 year
Extension increments	1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Business registration certificate

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Proof of financial means

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Business registration

TIN

Financial statements

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows independent business operation

Worth Knowing

Requires active business compliance
Subject to local tax regulations
Lack of business registration
Insufficient proof of funds

Application Process

Register business in The Gambia

Obtain TIN

Apply at GID

Pay fees

Collect permit

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