Gambia Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British No
Australian No
Canadian No
USA Yes
Other EU No/1
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months following departure date required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport Note

(a) Some nationals will require a transit visa; enquire with airline for details. (b) All visitors must hold return or onward tickets, all documents for their next destination and sufficient funds for their stay.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart for stays up to 90 days except:
(a) nationals of the USA;
(b) 1. nationals of Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Spain;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within two hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note: Tourists and others travelling on last-minute bookings will be allowed entry without a visa but will be required to submit their passport to the department of immigration in Banjul within 48 hours to be issued a proper visa.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note

Extensions are available from the Gambian immigration department in Banjul.

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist and Business: £20 (single-entry); £40 (multiple-entry).

Validity

Visas start from date of entry. Single-entry visas are valid for six months. Multiple-entry visas are valid for 12 months. Extensions are possible and should be applied for at the immigration office in The Gambia.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Working Days Required

Two.
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