United Arab Emirates
Gambia
Gambia visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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 the United Arab Emirates
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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 the United Arab Emirates 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in the Gambia
Emirati 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 Emirati citizens
Senegal admits Emirati citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Citizens of the Gambia need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in the Gambia?
Emirati citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Citizens of the Gambia need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Can Emirati citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?
Yes, Emirati 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.