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The Gambia entry requirements
What you need to enter The Gambia: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, United Kingdom | Visa-free | — | Up to 90 days |
| United States | Visa on arrival | See portal | Up to 30 days |
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- Gambian dalasi (GMD)
- Languages
- English, Mandinka, Wolof
- Plug types
- G
- Best time
- November to May
- Main airports
- Banjul (BJL)
Highlights of The Gambia
- Kunta Kinteh Island
- Abuko Nature Reserve
- River Gambia birding
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for The Gambia?
No. EU passport holders can visit The Gambia visa-free (up to 90 days).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for The Gambia?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in The Gambia?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit The Gambia?
November to May is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in The Gambia?
The currency is the Gambian dalasi (GMD). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.