1. To apply for a National Identity Card, you must complete application form number GID-001.
2. Submit original and copies of your supporting documents.
3. Pay the prescribed fee.
4. Applying for National Identity (ID) Card requires applicants to pass an interview with an Immigration Officer.
5. Your photograph will be taken free of charge inside the GAMBIS station.
6. Once ready, you will be able to pick up your ID Card.

Acceptable Supporting Documents:

• Birth Certificate
• Gambian Passport
• Voters Card
• Form GID-008-District Seyfo/ Alkalo Attestation form
• Registration/ Naturalization Certificate

Republic of The Gambia

Private Mail Bag

State House,

Banjul, The Gambia.

General Information Line: (220)-4223811

• Site Location of GAMBIS offices: http://www.gambis.gm/site-location

All Gambian citizens over 18 years of age.

Application Fee (non-refundable) 200 Dalasi

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• To download application form: http://www.gambis.gm/downloads

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A GAMBIS representative will tell you when to return to pick-up your card at the time of payment. Every effort is given to ensuring that cards can be picked-up within one business day.

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Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

An identity document is any document which may be used to verify aspects of a person's personal identity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GAMBIS project?

The Gambia Biometric Identity System (GAMBIS) project is the worlds first integrated biometric identity management system. Through this system, the Government of The Gambia will capture biometric details for all citizens and aliens in the country.National Identity Card, Residential/Work Permits and Driving Licenses. In the future, the GAMBIS project will involve: passports, Visas, birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates.

What is a National Identification Number (NIN)?

Your National Identification Number will be listed on your printed card. This number is a unique identifier that is matched with your fingerprint. You should memorize this number and be prepared to use it for many different transactions. You must provide this National Identification Number to renew or replace your identity card.

Why do I need to provide copies of my supporting documents?

It is a legal requirement that the Gambia Immigration Department keep records of all identity cards issued. In order to comply with statutory requirements, it is compulsory that copies of your supporting documents are stored along with your application form.

• The National ID card is used as one of the requirement when you apply for a Gambian Driver License.

• National Identity Card: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identity_document#Gambia.2C_The
• GAMBIS: http://www.gambis.gm/national-id
• Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.gambis.gm/frequently-asked-questions

More information which might help people.