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Gambia visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
The Gambia admits French 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to France
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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.
French 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in the Gambia
French 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 French citizens
Senegal admits French citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to France
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
The Gambia admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in the Gambia?
French citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for France?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?
Yes, French 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.