Gambia visas
Whether you need a visa for The Gambia depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your visit. Citizens of ECOWAS states, and of many Commonwealth, EU and other countries with reciprocal agreements, may enter without a visa for short stays, while other travellers need a visa, and anyone coming to work, study or settle needs the appropriate permit. All entry, visa and permit matters are administered by the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), the country's official immigration authority.
Gambian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Gambia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.5 visas
- Work visasComing to Gambia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Gambia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Gambia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Gambia as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Gambia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Gambian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Gambia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Gambia Immigration Department (GID)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Gambian dalasi (GMD)
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.