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Gambia visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Gambia.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gambiaembassydc.us
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
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.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to the United States
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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 States 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 US citizens can stay in the Gambia
No maximum stay in the Gambia is given in the data for US citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How US citizens apply
US citizens receive the visa for the Gambia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
The Gambia’s neighbours for US citizens
Senegal admits US citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to the United States
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Gambia.
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 the United States?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?
No; US citizens need a visa on arrival in the Gambia.
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.