Gambia Passport & Visa Requirements
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Entry requirements for Americans
US citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gambia. A visa is required. Visas may be obtained on arrival for passengers arriving on charter flights or as part of a tour package.
Entry requirements for UK nationals
British citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gambia. For British passport holders (irrespective of the endorsement contained therein regarding their national status), no visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Canada
Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gambia. A visa is required. Visas may be obtained on arrival for passengers arriving on charter flights or as part of a tour package.
Entry requirements for Australians
Australian citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gambia. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for South Africans
South African citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gambia. A visa is required. Visas may be obtained on arrival for passengers arriving on charter flights or as part of a tour package.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders
New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gambia. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals
Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gambia. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Passport/Visa Note
All visitors require a return ticket or proof of onward travel, sufficient funds to cover their stay in Gambia, and all necessary travel documentation for their next destination. Those requiring visas to enter Gambia, AND arriving from countries that do not have an embassy or consulate of Gambia, may be issued with a visa on arrival. Passengers on a package tour, or arriving on a charter flight, are also able to obtain a visa on arrival; but, if required, an extension of stay must be obtained within 48 hours from the Immigration Headquarters in Banjul. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Gambia, if arriving in the country after leaving or transiting through an infected area. If a yellow fever certificate is required, but missing, the passenger will be vaccinated on arrival. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.
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