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Brazil visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Brazil visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Brazil visa?
Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year
Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita
Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.
Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for Brazil
Brazil has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Brazil in Dakar168 km
Route de la Corniche, Lot n° 2, Mermoz, Dakar
- Embassy of Brazil in Bissau207 km
Rua de São Tomé, Bissau
- Embassy of Brazil in Conakry539 km
Résidence 2000, Place Samory Touré, Conakry
The nearest Brazilian missions to Banjul are in Dakar, Senegal (168 km from Banjul), Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (207 km) and Conakry, Guinea (539 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Gambia is decided by Brazil, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Brazilian citizens travelling to the Gambia
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Travel advice for Brazil
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from the Gambia to Brazil, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 5 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Brazil
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Brazil is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Brazil has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Brazil accredited to the Gambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Brazil names the right place.
Brazil’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Brazilian citizens travelling to the Gambia
Brazilian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Brazil?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Brazil in the Gambia?
No. Brazil has no embassy in the Gambia. The nearest Brazilian embassy is in Dakar, Senegal, 168 km from Banjul.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Brazilian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Brazil visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Brazil obtained in advance.
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.