Gambia
Iceland
Iceland visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Iceland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Iceland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iceland visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (C visa) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen Area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission.
For the tourist visa, Iceland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Iceland states it: Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen Area.
Where to apply in Gambia
Iceland has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Icelandic citizens travelling to the Gambia
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Travel advice for Iceland
- 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.
Before travelling from the Gambia to Iceland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Iceland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Iceland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Iceland (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Iceland
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Iceland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Iceland has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Iceland accredited to the Gambia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Iceland for visas; the official visa portal of Iceland names the right place.
Iceland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Iceland lets citizens of the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Iceland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Icelandic citizens travelling to the Gambia
Icelandic 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 Iceland?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Iceland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Iceland in the Gambia?
No. Iceland has no embassy in the Gambia.
How much does the Iceland tourist visa cost?
Iceland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Icelandic citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Iceland visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Iceland 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.