Gambia to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Last updated: January, 2026
Sponsoring your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from the Gambia? While the forms are standard, the Dakar Visa Office is strict about Late Birth Registrations and Identity.
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Country-Specific Documents
- Travel History (IMM 5562): Required for the principal applicant and all family members aged 18+.
- Military Service (IMM 5546): Required if applicable.
Required Civil Documents
In Gambia, birth certificates are often issued late. IRCC scrutinizes these closely.
- If the birth certificate was NOT issued at the time of birth: You cannot simply submit the certificate. You must also provide:
- The Supplementary Judgment or an attestation from the Alkalo (Village Head) countersigned by the Area Council.
- Secondary Proof: School records, baptismal certificates, or a Health Card (Clinic Card) that lists the parents.
Police Certificates (PCC)
- Requirement: Applicants aged 18+ must provide a Police Clearance Certificate.
- Issuing Authority: This is issued by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) at the Police Headquarters in Banjul.
- Process: This typically requires a set of fingerprints.
Translation Requirements
No Translations Needed: Since English is the official language of the Gambia, your civil documents generally do not require translation.
If any document is not in English or French, include:
- the original document (or required certified copy), plus
- a certified translation
Make sure names, dates, and document details match exactly between the original and the translation.
