Gambia

Gambia Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Gambia visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

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Gambia visa at a glance

Government visa fee: Free (airport development levy in airfare)
Processing time: On arrival
Validity: Per entry
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Not applicable for exempt nationals — ~104 nationalities visa-free 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Türkiye, ECOWAS & Commonwealth. Others (e.g. China, Russia?) visa via embassy/VOA.
Arrival card: Arrival card

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Gambia?

Travellers from ~104 countries — 90 days. can generally enter Gambia without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals — ~104 nationalities visa-free 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Türkiye, ECOWAS & Commonwealth. Others (e.g. China, Russia?) visa via embassy/VOA.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ~104 countries — 90 days. do not require a visa for Gambia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Gambia Immigration Department) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Gambia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa-free entry (90 days)

Official fee: Free (airport development levy in airfare)

Validity: Per entry
Max stay: 90 days
Processing time: On arrival
Where to apply: No application

Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals — ~104 nationalities visa-free 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Türkiye, ECOWAS & Commonwealth. Others (e.g. China, Russia?) visa via embassy/VOA.

Visa-free: ~104 countries — 90 days.

Required documents

Passport valid ≥6 months
Return ticket
Hotel booking
Yellow fever certificate

Arrival card: Arrival card

Non-exempt nationals: gid.gov.gm.

Source: Gambia Immigration Department · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Gambia Tourist Visa

Validity: 90 days from issue
Max stay: 30 days
Where to apply: Gambian High Commission / Embassy

Who needs it: Non-ECOWAS nationals including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months beyond stay with 3 blank pages
Completed visa application form
Passport photos
Proof of onward/return travel
Hotel booking / accommodation proof
Mandatory yellow fever vaccination certificate

Extra charges: ~US$20 (D1000) airport security fee payable on arrival and again on departure, cash (USD or dalasi)

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Gambia visa — frequently asked questions

No. The Gambia does not currently operate an e-visa system; visas must be obtained from a Gambian diplomatic mission before travel.

Yes. Only ECOWAS (West African) nationals are visa-free, so Indian passport holders must obtain a visa in advance.

Singapore passport holders generally require a visa; confirm current status with a Gambian mission before travelling.

Yes. A security fee of about US$20 (D1000) is collected in cash on arrival and again on departure.

The tourist visa is typically valid 90 days from issue and permits a stay of up to 30 days.

Yes, a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry.

At the Gambian High Commission or embassy accredited to your country of residence.

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