Gambia CTN Certificate

Last Updated: 18 December 2025 – Regulations are subject to change.

Are you shipping to Gambia and require a CTN (BSC) certificate? SCK Representation is here to help! Send us the required documents or fill out the form yourself, and we will handle the rest. Ensure smooth customs clearance and avoid penalties. The process usually takes a few days, but it’s best to allow a week for planning. Don’t risk delays or additional fees – get your Gambia CTN from SCK Representation today.

The Gambia, officially known as the Republic of The Gambia, is a small country situated on the west coast of Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, east, and south, with the Atlantic Ocean forming its western coastline. The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa. The capital city is Banjul, and the country’s official language is English with a population of approximately 2 million people. The Gambia is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse ethnic groups.

Gambia CTN

The Gambian government has decided, starting from 15th May 2023, all shipments (including in-transit) to the Gambia are required to acquire a CTN Certificate. The new regulation is mandatory for all cargo exported and imported to the Gambia.

The CTN reference number must be inserted in the bill of lading goods description field and in the shipment reference field.

The freights not covered by a loading certificate will be penalized at the destination port. “SCK Representative” remains available to fulfill certificate requests for your goods to the Gambia.

With experience in the sector and a solution-oriented approach, “SCK Representation” is the only guide and assistant for exporters to issue certificates, including Gambia CTN (BSC) certificates.

Regulations are subject to change, we recommend confirming the latest country-specific requirements with our team via email.

How can you get Gambia CTN Certificate?

You need to submit the following documents in the application for CTN certificate:

• Bill of Lading (Application can be made with a draft copy. Original will be needed for validation)
• Commercial Invoice
• Freight Invoice (it is not necessary if the freight value is indicated on Commercial Invoice)
• Customs Declaration

To start the certification process, you should share PDF copies of the documents through sck@scktr.com. There is no need to send hard copies for the issuance of CTN certificates. Please be sure to share the final documents, which will not have any more amendments later in the process. A penalty fee will occur for the modifications after validating the certificates.

Responsibility

The responsibility to get the ECTN/BESC certificate is on the shipper’s side. Transports without a certificate are penalized, and the shipper will be responsible for the loss.

Verified Compliance Review

This content is reviewed to ensure accuracy and consistency with ECTN (CTN, BESC, BSC, BIETC, FERI, ACID, ACD) procedures, based on current operational practices and applicable regulatory frameworks at the time of the last update.