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GambiaDo American citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Visa on arrival
You can get a visa on arrival. American citizens can obtain a visa at the border or airport when entering the Gambia.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
How to get permission to enter
- Check which airports and land borders issue visas on arrival.
- Carry the fee in an accepted currency (often US dollars) and passport photos.
- Have your return ticket and accommodation details printed.
- Some countries offer the same visa online in advance — this can save queueing at the border.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
- •Visa fee in cash (check accepted currencies)
- •Two passport photos
- •Printed hotel booking
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Gambia missions in the United States
- embassy of the Gambia in the United States5630 16th Street NWOfficial website ↗
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in the Gambia
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in Gambia, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for United States passport holders
United KingdomETA required
CanadaVisa-free · 180 days
AustraliaETA required
GermanyVisa-free · 90 days
FranceVisa-free · 90 days
ItalyVisa-free · 90 days
SpainVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsVisa-free · 90 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free · 90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free · 30 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrival
QatarVisa-free · 90 days
Other passports travelling to Gambia
IndiaVisa-free · 90 days
ChinaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free · 90 days- United KingdomVisa-free · 90 days
IndonesiaVisa-free · 90 days
MexicoVisa required
PakistanVisa-free · 90 days- GermanyVisa-free · 90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free · 90 days
EgyptVisa-free · 90 days- FranceVisa-free · 90 days
Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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