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Gambia visa for Ukrainian citizens

Visa required

Ukrainian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia.

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 Ukrainian citizens apply for a visa for the Gambia

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

The nearest missions of the Gambia to Kyiv are in Moscow, Russia (753 km from Kyiv), Ankara, Turkey (1,191 km) and Brussels, Belgium (1,834 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ukraine 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 Ukraine

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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.

Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian citizens can stay in the Gambia

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

How Ukrainian citizens apply

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

Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Ukraine

Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Ukraine. The rule is the same in both directions between Ukraine and the Gambia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

Ukrainian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Gambia.

Is there an embassy of the Gambia in Ukraine?

No. The Gambia has no embassy in Ukraine. The nearest embassy of the Gambia is in Moscow, Russia, 753 km from Kyiv.

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 Ukraine?

Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Ukraine.

Can Ukrainian citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?

No; Ukrainian 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.