BANJUL, 19th May 2026: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad is pleased to announce the successful completion of the mobile biometric passport enrollment exercise conducted for Gambian nationals residing in Spain and Italy.
The exercise, implemented in collaboration with the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) under the Ministry of Interior and facilitated through the Embassy of The Gambia in Spain, was conducted from 27th April to 13th May 2026, with an additional three-day extension from 14th to 16th May 2026, bringing the total duration of the exercise to twenty days.
The initiative provided an important consular service to Gambians abroad and reflects the Governmentโs continued commitment to addressing the needs and welfare of Gambian migrants and diaspora communities. The exercise enabled Gambians across designated cities in Spain and Italy to access passport enrollment services without the need to travel to The Gambia, thereby enhancing access to essential documentation and strengthening engagement with citizens abroad.
The Ministry is pleased to note that the exercise recorded significant success, with a cumulative total of 1,823 Gambian applicants enrolled during the mission. The additional three-day extension was facilitated to accommodate applicants, particularly in Madrid, who had already completed payment procedures but were unable to access the service during the initial phase of the exercise due to the high demand experienced.
The Ministry notes with satisfaction the successful conclusion of the exercise and commends the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the mobile biometric passport team throughout the mission. Despite challenges associated with the high volume of applicants in Madrid, the exercise was successfully completed through the collective efforts and collaboration of stakeholders involved.
MoFA further acknowledges the valuable support rendered by the Embassy of The Gambia in Spain, honorary consuls, Gambian associations, and community members whose contributions played an important role in facilitating the successful implementation of the exercise.
This initiative forms part of the Governmentโs broader efforts to strengthen diaspora engagement, improve consular service delivery, and ensure that Gambians abroad continue to receive timely and accessible public services.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses appreciation to the Ministry of Interior, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), diplomatic missions, and all stakeholders whose collective efforts contributed to the successful implementation of the exercise.
The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to advancing the interests and welfare of Gambians abroad and to strengthening service delivery through continued collaboration with national institutions and international partners.
