West Africa · GB passport
Do British citizens need a visa for The Gambia?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
No. British citizens can visit The Gambia without a visa for tourism, for up to 90 days.
At a glance
- Visa required
- No
- Type
- Visa-free
- Fee
- None
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- BJL
Entering The Gambia without a visa
- Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival and has a blank page for the entry stamp.
- Carry proof of onward travel and your accommodation address, as border officers may ask for them.
- Get your entry stamp at passport control (up to 90 days).
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for British travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for The Gambia. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: GOV.UK foreign travel advice.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in The Gambia
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- Gambian dalasi (GMD)
- Languages
- English, Mandinka, Wolof
- Plugs
- Type G
- Best time
- November to May
- Airports
- Banjul (BJL)
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for The Gambia?
No. British citizens can visit The Gambia without a visa for tourism, for up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in The Gambia?
Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for The Gambia?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the The Gambia visa cost for British passport holders?
There is no visa fee for tourist stays.
Which airports do flights to The Gambia arrive at?
Most international flights land at Banjul (BJL).
Sources
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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