The Gambia government has issued travel advice to diaspora Gambians and foreigners with Gambian residency on the restrictions in place amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Gambia’s embassy in Brussels said only Gambians with valid Gambian passports and foreigners with residency status will be allowed to board any flight to The Gambia.

“Gambians and aliens resident in The Gambia must be in physical possession with their valid documents such as Gambian Identity Card, Gambian Passport and Residential Permit for aliens,” the embassy said. 

“Failure to provide any of these documents would lead to refusal to proceed to boarding the flight by the Immigration Officials at the Border Control Point of the airport that the flight destined to land at the Banjul International Airport will depart.”

It added: “Desirous travelers that are not in possession of any of the above-mentioned documents are encouraged to postpone travel plans to The Gambia and to continue monitoring the situation.”

The embassy urged Gambians with dual nationalities to apply for a travel document if they have to make essential travel to The Gambia amid the pandemic. 

It said The Gambia has 14 days mandatory quarantine for all travellers arriving in the country. 

The Gambia has seen a surge in coronavirus cases and over 271 people have tested positive for the virus with six deaths.