Gambia
Egypt
Egypt visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for Egypt
Egypt has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 539 km
- Embassy of Egypt in Freetown662 km
174c wilkinson road freetown, Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Embassy of Egypt in Bamako934 km
rue Badalabougou Ouest, a côté le palais de culture 50, Bamako
Measured from Banjul, Egyptian embassies and consulates are closest in Conakry, Guinea (539 km), Freetown, Sierra Leone (662 km) and Bamako, Mali (934 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Gambia is decided by Egypt, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Egyptian citizens travelling to the Gambia
EgyptGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Egypt can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Egypt
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Egypt has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Egypt accredited to the Gambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Egypt names the right place.
Egypt’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Sudan and Palestine require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to the Gambia
The Gambia admits Egyptian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Egypt?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Is there an embassy of Egypt in the Gambia?
No. Egypt has no embassy in the Gambia. The nearest Egyptian embassy is in Conakry, Guinea, 539 km from Banjul.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
The Gambia admits Egyptian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Egypt visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Egypt 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.