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Visa required

Yes. Cuban passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's โ€œVisa requirements for Cuban citizensโ€ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa-free for up to 90 days. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Gambia or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in Cuba

If you live in Cuba, visas for the Gambia are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Gambia at a glance

Capital: Banjul ยท Currency: dalasi (GMD, D) ยท Official languages: English ยท Calling code: +220

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Gambia: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 16 January 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: the Gambia uses plug types G, Cuba uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (the Gambia: 230 V; Cuba: 110 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Gambian passport holders visiting Cuba: Gambian passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Cuban passport at a glance

27visa-free
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24visa on arrival
45e-Visa
100visa required

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Questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

Cuban passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.

Does a Gambian need a visa for Cuba?

Gambian passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.