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Gambia Visa Requirements for Colombia Citizens

Visa on arrival

Colombia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Gambia — no application is needed before the trip.

The Gambia Immigration Department lists this country among the American and Caribbean countries that need both a visa and clearance.

“Countries That Need Both Visa And Clearance For American And Caribbean Countries”

Source: Gambia Immigration Department — visa services (visa exemption and visa lists) · checked 3 Oct 2026

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Flag of GambiaGambia visa options for Colombia citizens

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 arrival

Fee 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.

What the Gambia visa rules mean for Colombia travellers

Colombia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Gambia. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

The main option is the Short visit visa at Gambian embassies, missions or consulates. Gambia also offers Visa on arrival (from Immigration officers) and Approved entry clearance — see the visa options above.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Gambia applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: 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, including travellers who transi…
  • 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 unexp…
  • 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 sh…

Gambia entry rules compared

Gambia lets 41 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 103 and requires an embassy visa from 10. Colombia citizens are treated the same way as Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia and Brazil. Overall the Colombia passport ranks #73 in the world with 85 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Colombia passport you can also visit 1 country in the region without a visa, including Morocco.

In the other direction, Gambia citizens need evisa to visit Colombia.

Flag of GambiaEntry requirements for Gambia

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 days

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. 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

Frequently asked questions

Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Gambia?

Colombia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Gambia — no application is needed before the trip. The Gambia Immigration Department lists this country among the American and Caribbean countries that need both a visa and clearance.

How much does a Gambia visa cost for Colombia citizens?

Short visit visa at Gambian embassies, missions or consulates: —. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Gambia?

The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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