Gambia
India
India visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in the Gambia
- Honorary Consulate of India in Banjul
C/o Comafrique Limited Oyster Creek, Denton Bridge, Nawec Pole #7714, Banjul Serrekunda Highway, Banjul, Gambia
India has 1 mission in the Gambia. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Banjul.
Indian citizens travelling to the Gambia
IndiaGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- 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.
Before travelling from the Gambia to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in India
Citizens of the Gambia may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Gambia carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Bangladesh admits citizens of the Gambia visa-free. China and Myanmar require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to the Gambia
Indian 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 India?
Citizens of the Gambia need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in India?
Citizens of the Gambia can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of India in the Gambia?
No. India has no embassy in the Gambia, only honorary consulates in Banjul.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Indian citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter India visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.