Gambia
Ireland
Ireland visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Ireland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ireland visa?
Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Fee
- €60
- Processing time
- Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Apply on AVATS – Automated Visa Application and Tracking System
Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for Ireland
Ireland 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 Ireland in Freetown661 km
St Josephs Avenue 8, Freetown
- Embassy of Ireland in Monrovia1,018 km
12th Street, Monrovia
- 1,635 km
Measured from Banjul, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Freetown, Sierra Leone (661 km), Monrovia, Liberia (1,018 km) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (1,635 km). Ireland sets which of its missions takes applications from the Gambia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Irish citizens travelling to the Gambia
IrelandGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Ireland
Travel advice for Ireland
- 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.
For a trip from the Gambia to Ireland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (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 Ireland
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to the Gambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.
Ireland’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
The United Kingdom requires citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Irish citizens travelling to the Gambia
No visa is needed by Irish citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Ireland?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Ireland in the Gambia?
No. Ireland has no embassy in the Gambia. The nearest Irish embassy is in Freetown, Sierra Leone, 661 km from Banjul.
How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?
Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
No visa is needed by Irish citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Ireland visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Ireland 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.