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Spain visa for citizens of the Gambia

Visa required

Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Spain visa?

Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

All visa types for Spain

For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for Spain

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Spain covers the Gambia from its embassy in Dakar, Senegal (163 km from Banjul). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Gambia is decided by Spain, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Spanish citizens travelling to the Gambia

SpainGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Spain

Travel advice for Spain

  • 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.

Citizens of the Gambia planning a trip to Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Spain

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

How citizens of the Gambia apply

Spain has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Spain accredited to the Gambia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Spain for visas; the official visa portal of Spain names the right place.

Spain and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets citizens of the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.

Spain’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia

Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.

Spanish citizens travelling to the Gambia

No visa is needed by Spanish citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Spain?

Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.

Is there an embassy of Spain in the Gambia?

No. Spain has no embassy in the Gambia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for the Gambia.

How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?

Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

No visa is needed by Spanish citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of the Gambia enter Spain visa-free?

No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Spain 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.