Tourists traveling to The Gambia enjoy several convenient visa privileges and entry options, making it an attractive destination for international visitors. These visa-related facilities include visa upon arrival, visa waivers, and in some cases, the acceptance of national ID cards in place of traditional passports. These measures are implemented to promote tourism, facilitate travel, and enhance the country’s appeal as a tourist destination.
Countries that need only clearance
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African Countries
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Carribbean Countries
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Others
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Kenya
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Santo Domingo
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Seychelles
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Uganda
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Jamaica
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Mauritius
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Namimbia
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Haiti
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East Timor
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Zimbabwe
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Bahamas
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Indonesia
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Tunisia
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Philippines
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South Korea
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Sri Lanka
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Countries that need only visas
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African Countries
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Western Europe
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Commonwealth Countries
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North America
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Latin American Countries
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Egypt
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France-Visas Can Be Issue On Arrival
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Mongolia
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USA-Visa Can Be Issue On Arrival
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Mexico
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Spain-Visas CanBe Issue On Arrival
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China
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Guatemala
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Portugal-Visas Can Be Issue On Arrival
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Myanmar
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Nicaragua
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Thailand
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Costa Rica
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Vietnam
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Panama
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Colombia
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Brazil
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Peru
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Paraguay
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Argentina
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Chile
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Uruguay
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El- Salvador
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Countries that need both visa and clearance
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African Countries
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Middle East countries
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Asian Countries
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Eastern Europe
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Sudan
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Saudi Arabia
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India
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Russia
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Chad
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Yemen
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Kazakhstan
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Central African Republic
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Oman
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Ukraine
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Cameroon
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Iran
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Georgia
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Democratic Republic of Congo
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Iraq
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Armenia
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Congo Brazzaville
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Jordan
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Azerbaijan
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Gabon
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Syria
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Uzbekistan
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Angola
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Qatar
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Kyrgyzstan
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South Africa
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Bahrain
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Tajikistan
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Mozambique
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Israel
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Moldova
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Burundi
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Estaonia
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Rwanda
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Turkey
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Somalia
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Algeria
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Libya
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Ethiopia
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Djibouti
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Eritrea
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Madagascar
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia presents its compliments to All Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations in Banjul and has the honour to inform that in line with the new, visa-free policy, adopted by the Ministry of Tourism, The Cambia is now a visa free Zone for all Chartered and Scheduled flights.
The Ministry further wishes to inform that the new visa-free policy applies to Citizens from the following Countries:
(A) All commonwealth Countries
(B) All European Union (EU) Countries
(C) All African Countries and
(D) Baltic States
Similarly, Belgian citizens are allowed to travel to The Gambia with their Identity cards.
Finally, the Ministry wishes to bring to the attention of the Diplomatic Community and International Organisations that Visa upon arrival attracts no charges.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia avails itself of this opportuity to renew to the Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations in Banjul the assurances of its highest consideration.