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Gambia visa for Russian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gambiaembassy.ru

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.

Missions of the Gambia in Russia

The Gambia has 1 mission in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow.

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Russia

GambiaRussia Visa required Russia 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.

For a trip from Russia 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 Russian citizens can stay in the Gambia

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

How Russian citizens apply

In Russia, applications go to the embassy of the Gambia in Moscow, or to a visa centre acting for the Gambia; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Gambia.

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Russia

Russia requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and the Gambia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

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

Where is the embassy of the Gambia in Russia?

The embassy of the Gambia in Russia is in Moscow.

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 Russia?

Russia requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Russian citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?

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

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.