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Italy visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambdakar.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in the Gambia
- Embassy of Italy in Dakar164 km
Rue Alpha Hachimou Tall, Dakar
Italy has 1 mission in the Gambia. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Banjul.
Italy looks after the Gambia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Dakar, Senegal (164 km from Banjul) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of the Gambia is decided by Italy, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Italian citizens travelling to the Gambia
ItalyGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
For a trip from the Gambia to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Italy
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Italy has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia, and its honorary consulate in Banjul normally does not issue visas. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Italy accredited to the Gambia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets citizens of the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to the Gambia
The Gambia admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Italy?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Is there an embassy of Italy in the Gambia?
No. Italy has no embassy in the Gambia, only honorary consulates in Banjul. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for the Gambia.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
The Gambia admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Italy visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Italy 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.