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South Korea visa for citizens of the Gambia

Entry requirement

e-Visa

Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Korea visa?

C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
Fee
US$40
Processing time
Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel

Apply on Korea Visa Portal (Ministry of Justice)

All visa types for South Korea

South Korea’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.

Where to apply in Gambia

South Korea has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

South Korean citizens travelling to the Gambia

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Travel advice for South Korea

  • 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 South Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in South Korea

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

How citizens of the Gambia apply

The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Gambia carry the approval when they travel.

South Korea’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia

North Korea requires citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.

South Korean citizens travelling to the Gambia

South Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for South Korea?

Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Is there an embassy of South Korea in the Gambia?

No. South Korea has no embassy in the Gambia.

How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?

South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

South Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia.

Can citizens of the Gambia enter South Korea visa-free?

No; citizens of the Gambia need an e-Visa for South Korea.

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.