The Gambia short visit visa
single or multiple journey; visa on arrival or from missions
The Gambia issues short visit visas for bona fide tourists and business visitors for up to 90 days, subject to local security clearance. Visas can be obtained from Gambian embassies and consulates or on arrival at gazetted ports of entry. ECOWAS citizens need only a valid travel document. Some nationalities need prior entry clearance, a visa, or both, according to the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) country lists.
1 entry rule for Gambia based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Gambia
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Life in Gambia
Money
3
Currency
Gambian Dalasi
GMD
Gambian Dalasi
Cost of living
29
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2024
Tax
5–25%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
0% up to GMD 36,000 a year (raised from GMD 24,000 in the 2025 budget); 25% above GMD 76,000.
Living
1
Happiness
#126 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Tourists and business visitors who will not seek or take up employment in The Gambia.
Eligibility
Purpose
The applicant must be a bona fide businessperson or tourist, not seeking or intending to take up employment.
Residence
The applicant should be a regular resident of the country where they apply.
Stay limit
Your intended stay must not be more than 90 days in total.
90 days
Maximum stay
- Longer stays are referred to the Director General of Immigration
Official wording
Intended stay must not exceed 90 days in total; longer stays are referred to the Director General of Immigration.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFunds and ticket
- Document checklistValid passport
- FeesSecuriport airport fee (arrival)
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