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ZimbabwePassport validity
The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
UK FCDO — The Gambia travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Gambia visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Gambia
Most travellers can visit the Gambia without going to an embassy: 41 passports enter visa-free, 44 apply online for an eTA and 103 get a visa on arrival.
The Gambia Immigration Department says ECOWAS citizens do not need a visa for entry, and lists the countries with a visa exemption agreement — among them the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Sweden; the UK government says British visitors get a passport stamp allowing a 28-day stay, and can get 2 extensions of 28 days. The department lists countries whose citizens need only an entry clearance, such as Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Jamaica, Barbados and Fiji, and countries that need only a visa, such as the United States, France and Portugal.
41
Passports visa-free
44
eVisa or eTA online
103
Visa on arrival
10
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for Gambia? Quick answers
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United States
Visa on arrival
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United Kingdom
Visa-free
28 days
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Germany
Visa-free
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India
Visa on arrival
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China
Visa on arrival
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Canada
Visa-free
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Australia
Visa-free
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Poland
Visa-free
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for Gambia — requirements summary
- Visa-free: 41 (21%)
- Visa on arrival: 103 (52%)
- eTA: 44 (22%)
- Visa required: 10 (5%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Gambia, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
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Gambia visa types, fees and processing times
Short visit visa at Gambian embassies, missions or consulates
Embassy- Max stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Visa on arrival (from Immigration officers)
On arrivalFee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Approved entry clearance
eTA- Valid for
- 30 days
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Extension of stay
Extension- Max stay
- 28 days
- Extension
- +28 days
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Entry requirements for Gambia
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
9 monthsWHO lists The Gambia as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries it determines to be at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country.
WHO, International Travel and Health, Annex 1 — countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Gambia. The UK Foreign Office says to check before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
UK FCDO travel advice — Gambia health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
90 daysThe Immigration Department says a short visit visa may be issued provided the applicant has a return ticket (or cash equivalent to its cost) or an onward transportation ticket from The Gambia, and that all passengers should fulfil all entry and exit requirements, including return tickets for first-time travellers. Ireland's travel advice says Irish citizens entering without a visa must provide proof of an onward or return ticket within 90 days of arrival.
Gambia Immigration Department — visa services (short visit visa conditions)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
The Immigration Department says a short visit visa applicant must have adequate funds for his maintenance in The Gambia, and lists visible means of sustenance among its entry requirements; no official source we could read states an amount. Ireland's travel advice says Irish citizens entering without a visa must provide proof of sufficient funds.
Gambia Immigration Department — visa services (short visit visa conditions)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
Canada's travel advice says a currency declaration form must be completed on arrival in The Gambia. No official source we could read states a declaration threshold.
Government of Canada — Gambia travel advice✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026
Gambia visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
103
Most common: Visa on arrival
10
Least common: Visa required
21%
Visa-free access
Visa-free stays by length
- 90 days · 10 passports
- 28 days · 1 passport
Understanding Gambia visa requirements
We track the entry rules of Gambia for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa on arrival, which applies to 103 passports (52%). 21% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa required (10 passports).
Entry categories for Gambia
- Visa-free entry: 41 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 28 to 90 days.
- Visa on arrival: 103 passports get their visa at the airport or border.
- eTA: 44 passports need an electronic travel authorisation before departure.
- Visa required: 10 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.
What else you need to enter Gambia
- Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Gambia.
- Return or onward ticket: The Immigration Department says a short visit visa may be issued provided the applicant has a return ticket (or cash equivalent to its cost) or an onward transportation ticket from The Gambia, and that all passengers should fulfil all entry and exit requirements, including return tickets for first-time travellers.
- Proof of funds: The Immigration Department says a short visit visa applicant must have adequate funds for his maintenance in The Gambia, and lists visible means of sustenance among its entry requirements; no official source we could read states an amount.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Gambia or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Gambia visas
Do I need a visa for The Gambia?
The Immigration Department says ECOWAS citizens do not need a visa for entry, and lists the countries with a visa exemption agreement — among them the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Canada and Australia; Ireland says Irish citizens can enter without a visa for up to 90 days, and the UK government says British visitors get a stamp allowing a 28-day stay. The department lists countries whose citizens need only an entry clearance, such as Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Jamaica, Barbados and Fiji, and says the host presents the original approved clearance on or before the traveller's arrival. It lists countries that need only a visa, such as the United States, France and Portugal, and says visas can be obtained from Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad or from immigration officers at the gazetted ports of entry (visa on arrival).
Do US citizens need a visa for The Gambia?
Yes. The Immigration Department lists the United States among the American and Caribbean countries that need only a visa. It says visas can be obtained from Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad or from immigration officers at the gazetted ports of entry (visa on arrival).
How long can I stay in The Gambia?
The UK government says British visitors get a passport stamp allowing a 28-day stay on arrival and can get 2 extensions of 28 days from the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area, and Ireland says Irish citizens can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. The Immigration Department says a short visit visa may be issued for a period of 90 days.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for The Gambia?
WHO lists The Gambia as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries it determines to be at risk of yellow fever transmission, a list that includes Senegal. Australia's Smartraveller says you need a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter The Gambia.
When is the best time to visit The Gambia?
No official source we could read names a best time to visit. The UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada say the rainy season runs from June to October; the UK says heavy rain and storms can disrupt roads and other infrastructure during it.
Do UK citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
UK citizens can visit the Gambia visa-free for 28 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
German citizens can visit the Gambia visa-free. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter the Gambia?
Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Gambia. Return or onward ticket: The Immigration Department says a short visit visa may be issued provided the applicant has a return ticket (or cash equivalent to its cost) or an onward transportation ticket from The Gambia, and that all passengers should fulfil all entry and exit requirements, including return tickets for first-time travellers. Proof of funds: The Immigration Department says a short visit visa applicant must have adequate funds for his maintenance in The Gambia, and lists visible means of sustenance among its entry requirements; no official source we could read states an amount.
How long can I stay in the Gambia without a visa?
Usually 90 days (10 passports); visa-free stays range from 28 to 90 days depending on your passport.
How many countries can visit Gambia without a visa?
41 of 198 passports can enter Gambia visa-free (21%). 103 more get a visa on arrival, 44 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 10 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Gambia?
Where can Gambia citizens travel visa-free?
Gambia passport holders can visit 43 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
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Bahamas
90d
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Bangladesh
90d
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Barbados
180d
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Belize
∞
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Benin
90d
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Botswana
90d
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Burkina Faso
∞
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Cape Verde
∞
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Côte d'Ivoire
90d
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Dominica
180d
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Eswatini
30d
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Fiji
120d
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Ghana
∞
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Grenada
90d
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Guinea
∞
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Guinea-Bissau
∞
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Haiti
90d
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Jamaica
∞
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Kiribati
90d
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Lesotho
90d
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Liberia
∞
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Malawi
90d
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Malaysia
30d
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Mali
∞
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Mauritania
90d
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Mauritius
90d
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Micronesia
30d
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Niger
∞
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Nigeria
∞
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Philippines
30d
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Rwanda
30d
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
90d
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90d
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Senegal
90d
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Seychelles
90d
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Sierra Leone
∞
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Singapore
30d
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Tanzania
90d
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Togo
∞
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Trinidad and Tobago
∞
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Tunisia
∞
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Uganda
90d
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Vanuatu
120d