Business & investor visas
Gambian Business Establishment Approval
The approval a non-citizen needs to establish a business or practise a profession in The Gambia, required before trading or offering professional services.
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Any capital thresholds, fees and processing times for business establishment consent must be verified with the official GID page before publication.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Gambia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Business establishment consent (Form T/1)
- Route type
- Business establishment approval for non-citizens
- Approving authority
- Minister of the Interior, via the Director General of Immigration
- Application form
- Immigration Form T/1, submitted in four copies
- Authority
- Minister of the Interior (written consent required)
- Submit to
- Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Interior, via the Director General of Immigration, 21 OAU Boulevard, Banjul
- Also required
- Work permits for expatriate staff; GIEPA approval where applicable
- Cost
- Not published on official sources
- Confirm any application fee with the Immigration Department.
Who it is for
- Non-citizens establishing a business, practising a profession, or taking over a company in The Gambia
Requirements
- Completed Immigration Form T/1 in four copies
- Submission to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Interior, through the Director General of Immigration
- Written consent of the Minister of the Interior
- Expatriate quota approval where non-citizen staff will be employed
How to apply
- Complete Form T/1 and submit the required copies through the Director General of Immigration
- Await the Minister of the Interior's written consent
Frequently asked questions
No. A person who is not a Gambian citizen may not establish a business, or take over a limited-liability company, without the prior written consent of the Minister of the Interior — and no steps may be taken, even temporarily, before that consent is granted.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.