Is there a Gambia eVisa?

No. The Gambia does not operate an eVisa; visa nationals obtain a visa from a mission or a paid visa on arrival.

Is the US visa-free for the Gambia?

No. US nationals are not on the visa-free list and need a visa to enter the Gambia.

What documents do I need for the Gambia?

A passport valid for at least six months, a recent photo, a yellow-fever certificate, a confirmed return ticket and proof of accommodation. We review each document before you travel.

How long can I stay in the Gambia?

Visa-free visitors and visa holders are generally granted up to 90 days, extendable at the immigration department in Banjul.

Do you need a Gambia visa?

Planning a trip to Gambia? Most travellers can now skip the embassy queue and apply for the Gambia Tourist Visa entirely online. VisitsVisa fills the government form for you, checks every document, and delivers your approved visa by email — usually within 5 days. Most international travellers need a Gambia Tourist Visa before they arrive, and the fastest way to get one is to apply for your Gambia visa online rather than queuing at an embassy. Start with a quick eligibility check and we confirm the exact route and documents for your nationality and country of residence.

How do I apply for a Gambia visa online?

Applying for a Gambia Tourist Visa with VisitsVisa takes minutes. Complete one simple online form, upload your passport and photo, and pay securely. Our visa experts review every detail against the latest Gambia immigration rules before your application is submitted, which is the single biggest thing you can do to avoid a rejection. Once approved, your Gambia eVisa is emailed to you — there is nothing to collect and no embassy visit — and you can track your Gambia visa application live from any device until it lands in your inbox.

How much does a Gambia visa cost?

A Gambia Tourist Visa costs $100 through VisitsVisa. The $100 price is all-inclusive — the government fee and our service fee are already bundled in, so there are no hidden charges at checkout. Every traveller on the trip — including children and infants — needs their own Gambia visa, and you can add multiple applicants to a single order and pay together in one checkout.

How long does Gambia visa processing take?

Standard Gambia visa processing usually takes 5 days. If you are travelling soon, choose Express at checkout and we prioritise your application, with delivery typically within 24 hours. We recommend applying a few days before departure so your Gambia eVisa is confirmed well ahead of your flight.

How long is a Gambia visa valid and how long can I stay?

The Gambia Tourist Visa permits a stay of Up to 90 days and is valid for 3 months from issue (single entry). Make sure your passport has at least six months of validity remaining from your date of arrival, as this is the most common reason Gambia applications are refused.

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Only 2 Documents

Passport

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from your arrival date.

Photograph

Recent passport-size photo with a white background.

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Gambia Visa Information

Visa TypeTourist Visa

Length of StayUp to 90 days

Validity3 months from issue

EntrySingle entry

MethodVisa-free, embassy visa or VOA

ProcessingWithin 24 hours

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Top Places to Visit in the Gambia

Banjul

Gambia River

Kachikally Pool

Kotu Beach

Kunta Kinteh Island

Abuko Reserve

Gambia Visa Types

Every price is all-inclusive: the government visa fee plus our service fee for preparing, checking and submitting your application.

Gambia Tourist Visa

Up to 90 days
Single entry · valid 3 months from issue

Government fee: $50
Service fee: $50
Total: $100

Gambia Business Visa

Up to 90 days
Single entry · valid 3 months from issue

Government fee: $50
Service fee: $50
Total: $100

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How Gambia eVisa Process Works

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Fill Form
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Make Payment
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We Submit on Your Behalf
VisitsVisa, a private service, files it with Gambia immigration.

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Delivered to your email.

Check Your nationality Eligibility

ECOWAS members, the UK, full EU members and many Commonwealth nations enter the Gambia visa-free for up to 90 days. There is no eVisa, so other nationalities use an embassy visa or a paid visa on arrival. Note that the US is not on the visa-free list.

Eligible nationalities

163 Countries

Frequently Asked Questions

ECOWAS, the UK, the EU and many Commonwealth nations are visa-free for 90 days. Others use an embassy visa or a visa on arrival. Check your nationality page for details.

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