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Visa Route Detail

🇬🇧 United Kingdom to Gambia: visa and entry requirements 🇬🇲

Visa-freeOrdinary passport

Visa-free · Visa-free initial stay of 28 days; up to two further 28-day periods require separate extensions · A full British citizen ordinary-passport holder does not need a visa to visit The Gambia and receives an entry stamp authorising an initial stay of 28 days on arrival. The passport must remain valid for the duration of the stay. The Immigration Office in Banjul or tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area may grant up to two separate extensions of 28 days each, but those discretionary post-arrival extensions do not enlarge the initial visa-free grant and a residence permit is required for a longer stay. The airport security fee payable on arrival and departure is a separate charge rather than a visa condition, and land entry in a private vehicle may involve an additional registration fee.

Current statusVisa-free
Applies toOrdinary passport
Max stayVisa-free initial stay of 28 days; up to two further 28-day periods require separate extensions · A full British citizen ordinary-passport holder does not need a visa to visit The Gambia and receives an entry stamp authorising an initial stay of 28 days on arrival. The passport must remain valid for the duration of the stay. The Immigration Office in Banjul or tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area may grant up to two separate extensions of 28 days each, but those discretionary post-arrival extensions do not enlarge the initial visa-free grant and a residence permit is required for a longer stay. The airport security fee payable on arrival and departure is a separate charge rather than a visa condition, and land entry in a private vehicle may involve an additional registration fee.
Last verifiedJuly 16, 2026
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Route Brief

Central route brief

Current tourism rule for United Kingdom ordinary passport holders traveling to Gambia: Visa-free · Visa-free initial stay of 28 days; up to two further 28-day periods require separate extensions · A full British citizen ordinary-passport holder does not need a visa to visit The Gambia and receives an entry stamp authorising an initial stay of 28 days on arrival. The passport must remain valid for the duration of the stay. The Immigration Office in Banjul or tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area may grant up to two separate extensions of 28 days each, but those discretionary post-arrival extensions do not enlarge the initial visa-free grant and a residence permit is required for a longer stay. The airport security fee payable on arrival and departure is a separate charge rather than a visa condition, and land entry in a private vehicle may involve an additional registration fee..

Rule history

Direct routes

Central travel-route documents

London → Banjul

FAQ

Common questions about United Kingdom to Gambia

Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for Gambia?

For ordinary passports, Bilig currently models this route as Visa-free · Visa-free initial stay of 28 days; up to two further 28-day periods require separate extensions · A full British citizen ordinary-passport holder does not need a visa to visit The Gambia and receives an entry stamp authorising an initial stay of 28 days on arrival. The passport must remain valid for the duration of the stay. The Immigration Office in Banjul or tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area may grant up to two separate extensions of 28 days each, but those discretionary post-arrival extensions do not enlarge the initial visa-free grant and a residence permit is required for a longer stay. The airport security fee payable on arrival and departure is a separate charge rather than a visa condition, and land entry in a private vehicle may involve an additional registration fee.. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Can I travel to Gambia without a visa?

The current tourism policy is modeled as visa-free: Visa-free · Visa-free initial stay of 28 days; up to two further 28-day periods require separate extensions · A full British citizen ordinary-passport holder does not need a visa to visit The Gambia and receives an entry stamp authorising an initial stay of 28 days on arrival. The passport must remain valid for the duration of the stay. The Immigration Office in Banjul or tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area may grant up to two separate extensions of 28 days each, but those discretionary post-arrival extensions do not enlarge the initial visa-free grant and a residence permit is required for a longer stay. The airport security fee payable on arrival and departure is a separate charge rather than a visa condition, and land entry in a private vehicle may involve an additional registration fee..

How long can I stay in Gambia?

Visa-free · Visa-free initial stay of 28 days; up to two further 28-day periods require separate extensions · A full British citizen ordinary-passport holder does not need a visa to visit The Gambia and receives an entry stamp authorising an initial stay of 28 days on arrival. The passport must remain valid for the duration of the stay. The Immigration Office in Banjul or tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area may grant up to two separate extensions of 28 days each, but those discretionary post-arrival extensions do not enlarge the initial visa-free grant and a residence permit is required for a longer stay. The airport security fee payable on arrival and departure is a separate charge rather than a visa condition, and land entry in a private vehicle may involve an additional registration fee.. Reconfirm the permitted stay and entry count before travel.

When was this entry rule verified?

Bilig last verified this rule from official sources on July 16, 2026. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Official sources

Coverage note: this route detail is based on countries currently modeled in Bilig and is not a full global passport dataset. Always verify final entry requirements on official government sources.