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Gambia visa for Qatari citizens

Visa required

Qatari citizens need a visa for the Gambia, obtained before travel.

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

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 Qatari citizens apply for a visa for the Gambia

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

Measured from Doha, embassies and consulates of the Gambia are closest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (492 km), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2,258 km) and Ankara, Turkey (2,376 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Qatar 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 Qatar

GambiaQatar e-Visa Qatar 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.

Qatari 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 Qatari citizens can stay in the Gambia

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

How Qatari citizens apply

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

The Gambia’s neighbours for Qatari citizens

Senegal requires Qatari citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Qatar

Qatar requires a visa from citizens of the Gambia, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Qatari citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

Qatari citizens need a visa for the Gambia, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of the Gambia in Qatar?

No. The Gambia has no embassy in Qatar. The nearest embassy of the Gambia is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 492 km from Doha.

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 Qatar?

Qatar requires a visa from citizens of the Gambia, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Qatari citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?

No; Qatari 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.