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π¬π² Does a Gambian need a visa for Guyana π¬πΎ?
Yes. Gambian passport holders need a visa for Guyana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Guyana before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Gambian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Guyana or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Guyana: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 12 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
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.
Guyana at a glance
Capital: Georgetown Β· Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD, $) Β· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +592
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the Gambia (G) works with sockets in Guyana. Mains voltage differs (Guyana: 240 V; the Gambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Guyana β
Easier destinations near Guyana for Gambian passport holders
- π§π΄ Bolivia β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ· Suriname β e-Visa
- π§πΈ Bahamas β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π§ Barbados β Visa-free 180 days
- π§πΏ Belize β Visa-free
- π©π² Dominica β Visa-free 180 days
- π¬π© Grenada β Visa-free 90 days
- ππΉ Haiti β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
π¬πΎ Guyanese passport holders visiting the Gambia: Guyanese passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Gambian passport at a glance
All destinations for Gambia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Guyana β
Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Guyana?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Guyana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Guyana before travelling.
Does a Guyanese need a visa for the Gambia?
Guyanese passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.