As the Gambia’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of the Gambia in Geneva handles political, economic and consular relations – from Geneva rather than the federal capital Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue de Lausanne 45A - 47A, 5ème étage, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 715 09 30 |
| Fax | +41 22 715 09 39 |
| info@thegambiamissiongeneva.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Prof Muhammadou M O Kah, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Rue de Lausanne 45A - 47A, 5ème étage in Geneva.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
The embassy and its staff
Ambassador Prof Muhammadou M O Kah has headed the embassy since September 2021. The Gambia’s embassy is based in Geneva, not in the federal capital Bern.
Which Gambian office is responsible for me?
The consular section of the embassy is responsible for Gambian citizens in all of Switzerland. One honorary consulate (Zurich) can help with information and some formalities.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Gambian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to the Gambia
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by the Gambia; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. There is currently no FDFA advice against travel to the Gambia. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Gambian national holiday (18 February). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Gambian citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 715 09 30. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. Swiss citizens who need help in the Gambia can call the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between the Gambia and Switzerland
The Gambia in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of the Gambia (this page)
- Zurich (Schlieren) – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Gambia in Geneva
Where is the Gambian Embassy in Geneva?
At Rue de Lausanne 45A - 47A, 5ème étage, 1201 Geneva.
Who is the Gambian ambassador to Switzerland?
Prof Muhammadou M O Kah, in office since September 2021.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for the Gambia?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for the Gambia; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for the Gambia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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