MaliGambia

Gambia visa for Malian citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

Malian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for 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

All visa types for the Gambia

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Mali

GambiaMali Visa-free Mali 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.

Malian 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).

Good to know

How long Malian citizens can stay in the Gambia

Malian 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 Malian citizens

Senegal admits Malian citizens visa-free.

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Mali

Citizens of the Gambia can enter Mali without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and the Gambia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

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

How long can Malian citizens stay in the Gambia?

Malian citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Mali?

Citizens of the Gambia can enter Mali without a visa.

Can Malian citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?

Yes, Malian 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.