Gambia
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. 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 Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Switzerland in Dakar164 km
Rue René Ndiaye, Dakar
Switzerland looks after the Gambia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Dakar, Senegal (164 km from Banjul) as the responsible post. Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from the Gambia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Swiss citizens travelling to the Gambia
SwitzerlandGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Switzerland
Travel advice for Switzerland
- 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.
Before travelling from the Gambia to Switzerland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Switzerland
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to the Gambia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Switzerland for visas; the official visa portal of Switzerland names the right place.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets citizens of the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to the Gambia
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in the Gambia?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in the Gambia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for the Gambia.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Switzerland 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.