GambiaMexico

Mexico visa for citizens of the Gambia

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Mexico visa?

Visitor visa without permission to carry out paid activities (visa de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
Fee
US$56
Processing time
Response within 10 working days

Apply on gob.mx – SRE-01-031 visitor visa

All visa types for Mexico

Mexico’s tourist visa costs US$56 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.

Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for Mexico

Mexico 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 Mexican missions to Banjul are in Accra, Ghana (1,996 km from Banjul), Abuja, Nigeria (2,669 km) and Lisbon, Portugal (2,904 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Gambia is decided by Mexico, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Mexican citizens travelling to the Gambia

MexicoGambia Visa required Gambia visa for citizens of Mexico

Travel advice for Mexico

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential 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 Mexico, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Mexico

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

How citizens of the Gambia apply

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

Mexico’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia

Belize admits citizens of the Gambia visa-free. Guatemala and the United States require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.

Mexican citizens travelling to the Gambia

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

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Mexico?

Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Mexico in the Gambia?

No. Mexico has no embassy in the Gambia. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Accra, Ghana, 1,996 km from Banjul.

How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?

Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

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

Can citizens of the Gambia enter Mexico visa-free?

No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Mexico obtained in advance.

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.