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Gambia visa for Ethiopian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

No visa is needed by Ethiopian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for the Gambia

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Ethiopia

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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.

Before travelling from Ethiopia 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in the Gambia

Ethiopian citizens may stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Gambia.

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Ethiopia

Ethiopia issues citizens of the Gambia a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

No visa is needed by Ethiopian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in the Gambia?

Ethiopian citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Ethiopia?

Ethiopia issues citizens of the Gambia a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?

Yes, Ethiopian 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 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.