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Turkey visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Turkey requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at banjul-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in the Gambia
- Embassy of Turkey in Serrekunda Today 09:00–17:00
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All missions of Turkey in the Gambia
Turkey has 2 missions in the Gambia, with its embassy in Serrekunda. Consulates: Serrekunda.
Turkish citizens travelling to the Gambia
TurkeyGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Turkey can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Turkey
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Turkey is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
In the Gambia, applications go to the Turkish embassy in Serrekunda and the consulate in Serrekunda, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Georgia, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to the Gambia
The Gambia admits Turkish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Turkish embassy in the Gambia?
The Turkish embassy in the Gambia is in Serrekunda; there is also a consulate in Serrekunda.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
The Gambia admits Turkish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Turkey visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Turkey 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.