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Gambia visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 161 can travel to the Gambia without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 37 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit the Gambia: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for the Gambia?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa on arrival –
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India Visa-free 90 d
Philippines Visa-free 90 d
Nigeria Visa-free 90 d
Pakistan Visa-free 90 d
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 46/46
Asia 27/50
Africa 53/53
North America 17/23
South America 5/12
Oceania 13/14

Passports that can enter the Gambia visa-free

160 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in the Gambia

1 passports

Passports that need a visa for the Gambia

37 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit the Gambia?

It depends on your passport. 160 passports can enter the Gambia visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 37 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter the Gambia without a visa?

160 passports can enter the Gambia visa-free, including Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria and others.

Holding a Gambia passport? See where the Gambia passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the Gambia before you book.