Mauritania
Gambia
Gambia visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian 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
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Mauritania
GambiaMauritania Visa-free, 90 days Mauritania 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.
Before travelling from Mauritania to the Gambia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Mauritanian citizens can stay in the Gambia
Mauritanian 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 Mauritanian citizens
Senegal admits Mauritanian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania admits citizens of the Gambia without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mauritania and the Gambia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Mauritanian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in the Gambia?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania admits citizens of the Gambia without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian 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.