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Gambia visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Ireland
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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.
Irish 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Irish citizens can stay in the Gambia
Irish citizens may stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Gambia.
The Gambia’s neighbours for Irish citizens
Senegal admits Irish citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Ireland
Ireland requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Irish citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Irish citizens stay in the Gambia?
Irish citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Irish citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?
Yes, Irish citizens can enter the Gambia 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.