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Visitor & short-stay

Visitor & short-stay routes for Gambia.

5 Gambian resources in this topic

Visa routes

  • Single Journey (Tourist/Visitor) VisaVisa route

    For tourists and short-term visitors, allowing one entry into The Gambia for tourism or a short visit.

  • Multiple Journey VisaVisa route

    For visitors needing to come and go, allowing several entries to and from The Gambia within its validity period.

  • Visa on ArrivalVisa route

    Issued at a Gambian port of entry to eligible travellers with no Gambian mission in their country, for those unable to obtain a visa beforehand.

  • Transit VisaVisa route

    For travellers passing through The Gambia en route to another destination, covering a brief stopover rather than a full visit.

  • Visa-Free & ECOWAS EntryVisa route

    Visa-exempt short-stay entry for ECOWAS nationals and other nationalities with reciprocal arrangements, who may enter without a visa.