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Gambia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Gambia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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43Visa-free
38eVisa
21Visa on arrival
96Visa required

Gambia passport at a glance

With a Gambia passport you can enter 43 destinations visa-free and 21 with a visa on arrival, so 64 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 38 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 96 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Gambia

Do Gambia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Gambia passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Gambia passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2571110
Asia481821
Europe00243
North America10238
Oceania4325
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Gambia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 43
eVisa 38
Visa on arrival 21
Visa required 96

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Gambia passport holders visit without a visa?

Gambia passport holders can visit 43 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal and others. Adding the 21 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 64 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Gambia passport holders?

21 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Gambia passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bolivia, Macau, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Gambia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

38 destinations let Gambia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Gambia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Gambia passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Gambia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Gambia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Gambia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Gambia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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