Visa requirements for Gambian citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of Gambia by the authorities of other states. As of 2026, Gambian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 68 countries and territories, ranking the Gambian passport 65th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa free if hold a valid, multiple-entry and previously used visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen area country, United States, Cyprus, Ireland or the United Kingdom The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Gambian citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 3 months 2 weeks 90 days 6 months Visa-free for 5 days for holders a Schengen visa or a national visa of country of EU, must arrive via Minsk International Airport. 90 days 90 days 30 days visa free if hold a valid multiple entry visa holders and residents of the European Union, Schengen Area member states, and United States of America 90 days 30 days 90 days 45 days holding a valid, multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by the Schengen Area, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States 90 days 31 days 6 months 180 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. 75 USD for processing fee 30 days up to 90 days 4 months Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 180 days visa free if Hold a valid visa or residence permit of The European Union, European Free Trade Association or Gulf Cooperation Council member states 90 days 3 months 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state 3 months 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state 60 days 30 days must arrive via Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport or Almaty Airport 3 months 90 days 90 days within calendar year 30 days In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). 90 days mighe be accessed online here 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 180 days 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa or permanent residence of Canada, Schengen Area, Japan, the United Kingdom or the United States as well as permanent residence of Chile or Colombia 30 days 30 days if Hold a valid of the Schengen Member, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States or the United Kingdom 30 days 90 days 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 30 days 15 days visa free if Hold a valid of Canada, the United States or the United Kingdom 30 days 30 days 30 days 3 months 6 weeks 3 months 60 days 90 days 90 days within 180 days visa free if hold a valid visa or residents of the Cyprus, Ireland, Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or the United States 3 months 30 days VoA if having Pre-arranged visa 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 days or 60 days 90 days 30 days 3 months 1 month 3 months and Crown dependencies 30 days 90 days 30 days visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island 90 days 3 months

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Gambian citizens are subject to special visa requirements and may only visit Taiwan under specific conditions, including official invitations, business activities, medical treatment, family visits, or participation in approved events. Those visiting Taiwan on business must be interviewed by a Taiwanese consular officer, and their sponsors must submit a letter of guarantee to the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Taiwan. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China 30 days Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 6 months 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also

Visa policy of Gambia Gambian passport

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