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Gambia visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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 Canada
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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.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to the Gambia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in the Gambia
Canadian 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 Canadian citizens
Senegal admits Canadian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Canada
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in the Gambia?
Canadian citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?
Yes, Canadian 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.