Gambia
France
France visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for France
France 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 France in Dakar163 km
Rue El Hadji Amadou Assane Ndoye 1, Dakar
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, France covers the Gambia from its embassy in Dakar, Senegal (163 km from Banjul). France sets which of its missions takes applications from the Gambia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
French citizens travelling to the Gambia
FranceGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
Before travelling from the Gambia to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in France
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
France has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of France accredited to the Gambia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents France for visas; the official visa portal of France names the right place.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets citizens of the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to the Gambia
French citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for France?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Is there an embassy of France in the Gambia?
No. France has no embassy in the Gambia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for the Gambia.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
French citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter France visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for France 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.