Sierra Leone
Gambia
Gambia visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
The Gambia admits Sierra Leonean citizens without a visa for stays of 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 Sierra Leone
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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.
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in the Gambia
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leonean citizens
Senegal admits Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Sierra Leone
Citizens of the Gambia do not need a visa to travel to Sierra Leone. The rule is the same in both directions between Sierra Leone and the Gambia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
The Gambia admits Sierra Leonean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in the Gambia?
Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Citizens of the Gambia do not need a visa to travel to Sierra Leone.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?
Yes, Sierra Leonean 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.