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What is GovPay?
GovPay is Waychit's government services payment feature — a fast, secure way to pay for any government fee in The Gambia without visiting an office or standing in a queue.
Whether it's a passport application, national ID renewal, GRA tax payment, or driving license fee, GovPay lets you handle it all from the Waychit app.
Why GovPay matters
Paying for government services in The Gambia has traditionally meant:
- Traveling to a government office
- Waiting in long queues
- Carrying exact cash
- Dealing with limited operating hours
GovPay removes all of that. Pay from anywhere, at any time, using your preferred payment method.
What can you pay for with GovPay?
GovPay covers a wide range of government services, including:
- Passport fees — new applications and renewals
- National ID cards — apply or renew without visiting the office
- GRA taxes — pay your tax obligations to the Gambia Revenue Authority online
- Driving licenses — new licenses and renewals
- Court fees — pay legal and court-related charges
- Vehicle registration — register or renew your vehicle
- Birth certificates — request and pay for certificates
- Business licenses and permits — get your business documents sorted
- Land and property fees — pay land-related government charges
An exhaustive list of all government services.
How to pay for government services with GovPay
Paying through GovPay is simple:
- Download the Waychit app from the App Store or Google Play
- Create an account and link your mobile wallet, bank account, or card
- Select "Government Services" from the services menu
- Choose the service you need (passport, tax, ID, etc.)
- Enter the required details and confirm your payment
- Receive instant confirmation with a digital receipt
Your payment is processed immediately and sent directly to the relevant government agency.
Supported payment methods
GovPay works with all the payment methods available on Waychit:
- Mobile money: Afrimoney, QMoney, Wave, Yonna, Nafa, etc.
- Bank transfers: Ecobank and other supported banks
- Cards: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express, etc
- Digital wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay
Pay however is most convenient for you.
Who uses GovPay?
GovPay is used by individuals, businesses, and institutions across The Gambia:
- Individuals paying for personal documents like passports and IDs
- Businesses handling permits, licenses, and tax payments
No more queues
The days of taking a morning off work to pay a government fee are over. With GovPay on Waychit, you can pay for any government service in under a minute — from your phone, your office, or your couch.
Get started
Download the Waychit app today and try GovPay for yourself.
Have questions? Contact us — we're happy to help.
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