Gambia
Finland
Finland visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Finland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Finland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Gambia
Finland has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Finnish citizens travelling to the Gambia
FinlandGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- 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 Finland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Finland
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Finland has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Finland accredited to the Gambia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Finland for visas; the official visa portal of Finland names the right place.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets citizens of the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Norway, Russia and Sweden require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to the Gambia
Finnish citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Finland?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
Is there an embassy of Finland in the Gambia?
No. Finland has no embassy in the Gambia.
How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?
Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Finnish citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Finland visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Finland 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.