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Gambia visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Visa required

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the Gambia, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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 citizens of Timor-Leste apply for a visa for the Gambia

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

The nearest missions of the Gambia to Dili are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (9,300 km from Dili), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (9,808 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (10,320 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste

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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 Timor-Leste 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in the Gambia

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

How citizens of Timor-Leste apply

The Gambia has no embassy or career consulate in Timor-Leste. Citizens of Timor-Leste apply through a mission of the Gambia accredited to Timor-Leste from abroad; the official visa portal of the Gambia names the right place.

The Gambia’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste

Senegal requires citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Timor-Leste

Citizens of the Gambia can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the Gambia?

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the Gambia, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of the Gambia in Timor-Leste?

No. The Gambia has no embassy in Timor-Leste. The nearest embassy of the Gambia is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 9,300 km from Dili.

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 Timor-Leste?

Citizens of the Gambia can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter the Gambia visa-free?

No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.