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Canada visa for citizens of the Gambia

Visa required

Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for Canada

Canada has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Canada looks after the Gambia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Dakar, Senegal (163 km from Banjul) as the responsible post. Measured from Banjul, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Nouakchott, Mauritania (520 km) and Bamako, Mali (937 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Gambia is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Canadian citizens travelling to the Gambia

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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.

Citizens of the Gambia planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Canada

How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Gambia apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Canada accredited to the Gambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia

The United States requires citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to the Gambia

The Gambia admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Is there an embassy of Canada in the Gambia?

No. Canada has no embassy in the Gambia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for the Gambia.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

The Gambia admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of the Gambia enter Canada visa-free?

No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

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.