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Gambia visa for Iraqi citizens

Visa required

Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Gambia visa?

Short visit visa (single or multiple journey)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; longer stays are referred to the Director General of Immigration
Fee
£40
Processing time
London: two working days in person, one week by post

All visa types for the Gambia

The Gambia’s tourist visa costs £40 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the Gambia states it: London: two working days in person, one week by post. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; longer stays are referred to the Director General of Immigration.

Where Iraqi citizens apply for a visa for the Gambia

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

The nearest missions of the Gambia to Baghdad are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (983 km from Baghdad), Ankara, Turkey (1,259 km) and Moscow, Russia (2,544 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iraq is decided by the Gambia, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Iraq

GambiaIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of the Gambia

Travel advice for the Gambia

  • 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.

Iraqi citizens planning a trip to the Gambia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Gambia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Gambia (updated 7 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Gambia (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Iraqi citizens can stay in the Gambia

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

How Iraqi citizens apply

The Gambia has no embassy or career consulate in Iraq. Iraqi citizens apply through a mission of the Gambia accredited to Iraq from abroad; the official visa portal of the Gambia names the right place.

The Gambia’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens

Senegal requires Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Iraq

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia.

Is there an embassy of the Gambia in Iraq?

No. The Gambia has no embassy in Iraq. The nearest embassy of the Gambia is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 983 km from Baghdad.

How much does the Gambia tourist visa cost?

The Gambia’s official sources give a standard fee of £40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: London: two working days in person, one week by post.

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Iraq?

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

Can Iraqi citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?

No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for the Gambia 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.