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Gambia visa for Omani citizens

Visa required

The Gambia requires Omani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 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

For the tourist visa, the Gambia’s official sources give a standard fee of £40. 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 Omani citizens apply for a visa for the Gambia

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

The nearest missions of the Gambia to Muscat are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,195 km from Muscat), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2,643 km) and Ankara, Turkey (3,001 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Oman 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 Oman

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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.

For a trip from Oman to the Gambia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Omani citizens can stay in the Gambia

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

How Omani citizens apply

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

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Oman

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Omani citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

The Gambia requires Omani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of the Gambia in Oman?

No. The Gambia has no embassy in Oman. The nearest embassy of the Gambia is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1,195 km from Muscat.

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 Oman?

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

Can Omani citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?

No; Omani citizens need a visa for the Gambia obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.