Gambia
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia can enter Nigeria without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at banjul.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerian citizens travelling to the Gambia
NigeriaGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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.
For a trip from the Gambia to Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Nigeria
No maximum stay in Nigeria is given in the data for citizens of the Gambia; the border officer sets it on entry.
Nigeria’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Niger and Benin admit citizens of the Gambia visa-free.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the Gambia
Nigerian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of the Gambia can enter Nigeria without a visa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Nigerian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Gambia can enter Nigeria without a visa.
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.