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Gambian nationals are subject to the EUR 90 visa fee as of 1st June 2024. All other sanctions nevertheless continue to apply to all Gambian nationals.

With regard to Article 16(5)(b), Gambian nationals holding a diplomatic or service passport must now pay a visa fee of EUR 90 / GBP 81.

The Decision suspends the possibility of waiving, in individual cases, certain documentary requirements for visa applicants. This means that, irrespective of an applicant’s visa history and correct use of previously issued visas, a complete set of supporting documents demonstrating compliance with the entry conditions set out in the Schengen Borders Code must be submitted with every visa application.

The Decision also suspends the standard 15-calendar-day processing period referred to in Article 23(1) of the Visa Code. Consequently, the standard processing time is 45 days for all applications falling within the scope of these measures.