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Uganda visa for citizens of the Gambia

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Uganda admits citizens of the Gambia without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Ugandan citizens travelling to the Gambia

UgandaGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Uganda

Travel advice for Uganda

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • 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 Uganda can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Uganda at Level 4, do not travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uganda (updated 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Uganda

Citizens of the Gambia may stay in Uganda for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uganda.

Uganda’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia

Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda admit citizens of the Gambia visa-free.

Ugandan citizens travelling to the Gambia

Ugandan citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Uganda.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Uganda?

Uganda admits citizens of the Gambia without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Uganda?

Citizens of the Gambia can stay in Uganda for up to 90 days.

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

Ugandan citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can citizens of the Gambia enter Uganda visa-free?

Yes, citizens of the Gambia can enter Uganda without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.