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Gambia visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
The Gambia admits Beninese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Benin
GambiaBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of the Gambia
Travel advice for the Gambia
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Benin to the Gambia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Gambia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Gambia (updated 7 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Gambia (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in the Gambia
Beninese citizens may stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Gambia.
The Gambia’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Senegal admits Beninese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Benin
Citizens of the Gambia do not need a visa for Benin: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and the Gambia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
The Gambia admits Beninese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in the Gambia?
Beninese citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of the Gambia do not need a visa for Benin: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Beninese citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?
Yes, Beninese citizens can enter the Gambia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.