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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Japan 🇯🇵?

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.

Japan at a glance

Capital: Tokyo · Currency: Japanese yen (JPY, ¥) · Official languages: Japanese · Calling code: +81

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Japan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 15 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Japan uses plug types A, B, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Japan: 100 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 Japan →

Easier destinations near Japan for Gambian passport holders

• 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇳 Mongolia — e-Visa
• 🇧🇩 Bangladesh — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇵🇭 Philippines — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇸🇬 Singapore — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan — ETA required

The other way round

🇯🇵 Japanese passport holders visiting the Gambia: Japanese passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.

The Gambian passport at a glance

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