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Gambian Transit Visa

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

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Maximum transit period and fee are not confirmed from the official GID page and must be verified.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Gambia government website before you apply.
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Official name
Transit Visa
Route type
Transit visa
Purpose
Passing through The Gambia to an onward destination
Health requirement
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
Direct transit
No visa — transit pass
Confined to the airport precinct, no change of conveyance, up to 48 hours.
Indirect transit
Single-entry visa
Required when the stop exceeds 48 hours; validity does not exceed 7 days.
Passport
Valid 6+ months, 2 blank pages
Diplomatic transit
No fee
Issued only to Heads of Missions, granted by Gambian missions abroad.

Who it is for

  • Travellers transiting The Gambia on the way to another country

Requirements

  • Valid passport
  • Onward travel documentation to the further destination
  • Evidence of yellow fever vaccination

How to apply

  • Apply at a Gambian embassy, high commission, consulate or accredited representative abroad

Frequently asked questions

  • No. For direct transit — remaining within the airport precinct without changing conveyance, for no more than 48 hours — you are issued a transit pass rather than a visa. A visa is only required for indirect transit beyond 48 hours.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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