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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴?

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.

Dominican Republic at a glance

Capital: Santo Domingo · Currency: Dominican peso (DOP, $) · Official languages: Spanish · Calling code: +1

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Dominican Republic: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 12 June 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

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

More about entering the Dominican Republic →

Easier destinations near the Dominican Republic for Gambian passport holders

• 🇧🇸 Bahamas — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇧🇧 Barbados — Visa-free 180 days
• 🇩🇲 Dominica — Visa-free 180 days
• 🇬🇩 Grenada — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇭🇹 Haiti — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇯🇲 Jamaica — Visa-free
• 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Visa-free 90 days

The other way round

🇩🇴 Dominican passport holders visiting the Gambia: Dominican passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Gambian passport at a glance

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