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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for the Netherlands 🇳🇱?
Yes. Gambian passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands or its official government website before you travel.
Netherlands is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
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.
Netherlands at a glance
Capital: Amsterdam · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Dutch · Calling code: +31
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: the Netherlands uses plug types C, F, the Gambia uses G.
More about entering the Netherlands →
The other way round
🇳🇱 Dutch passport holders visiting the Gambia: Dutch 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 → · Who needs a visa for the Netherlands →
Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Netherlands before travelling.
Does a Dutch need a visa for the Gambia?
Dutch passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.