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Georgia visa for citizens of the Gambia

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Georgia visa?

Visa-free stay and ordinary (C) visa for tourism and visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free list (Decree No. 255): up to 1 year. C visa holders: 90 days in any 180 days; single-entry visas up to 30 days.
Fee
US$20
Processing time
Short-stay visa decisions within 10 calendar days under the law; missions may take longer if they ask for more documents.

Apply on Consular Department of the MFA of Georgia (geoconsul.gov.ge)

All visa types for Georgia

Georgia’s tourist visa costs US$20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is geoconsul.gov.ge. Processing time, as Georgia states it: Short-stay visa decisions within 10 calendar days under the law; missions may take longer if they ask for more documents. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free list (Decree No. 255): up to 1 year. C visa holders: 90 days in any 180 days; single-entry visas up to 30 days.

Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for Georgia

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

The nearest Georgian missions to Banjul are in Lisbon, Portugal (2,900 km from Banjul), Madrid, Spain (3,250 km) and Rome, Italy (4,224 km). Georgia sets which of its missions takes applications from the Gambia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Georgian citizens travelling to the Gambia

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Travel advice for Georgia

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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.

Before travelling from the Gambia to Georgia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Georgia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Georgia (updated 15 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Georgia (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Georgia

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

How citizens of the Gambia apply

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

Georgia’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Russia require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.

Georgian citizens travelling to the Gambia

Georgian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Georgia.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Georgia?

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

Is there an embassy of Georgia in the Gambia?

No. Georgia has no embassy in the Gambia. The nearest Georgian embassy is in Lisbon, Portugal, 2,900 km from Banjul.

How much does the Georgia tourist visa cost?

Georgia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$20 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Short-stay visa decisions within 10 calendar days under the law; missions may take longer if they ask for more documents.

Do Georgian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

Georgian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia.

Can citizens of the Gambia enter Georgia visa-free?

No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Georgia 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.