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Russia visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Russia requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for Russia
Russia has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 164 km
- Embassy of Russia in Bissau205 km
Embaixada da Federação da Rússia na República da Guiné-Bissau, Bissau, Avenida dos Combatentes da Liberdade da Pátria, C.P. 308.
- Embassy of Russia in Nouakchott521 km
Nouakchott, Rue Abou Bakr, B.P. 221
The nearest Russian missions to Banjul are in Dakar, Senegal (164 km from Banjul), Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (205 km) and Nouakchott, Mauritania (521 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Gambia is decided by Russia, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Russian citizens travelling to the Gambia
RussiaGambia Visa required Gambia visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of the Gambia planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Russia
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Russia has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Russia accredited to the Gambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Russia names the right place.
Russia’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to the Gambia
Russian citizens need a visa for the Gambia, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Russia in the Gambia?
No. Russia has no embassy in the Gambia. The nearest Russian embassy is in Dakar, Senegal, 164 km from Banjul.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Russian citizens need a visa for the Gambia, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Russia visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Russia 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.