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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦?

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.

Saudi Arabia at a glance

Capital: Riyadh · Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR, ر.س) · Official languages: Arabic · Calling code: +966

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the Gambia (G) works with sockets in Saudi Arabia. Mains voltage differs (Saudi Arabia: 220/230 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 Saudi Arabia →

Your embassy in Saudi Arabia

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Saudi Arabia, contact the embassy of the Gambia:

• Embassy of the Gambia in Saudi Arabia · No. 10 Al Nagrah street

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

Easier destinations near Saudi Arabia for Gambian passport holders

• 🇧🇭 Bahrain — e-Visa
• 🇶🇦 Qatar — e-Visa

The other way round

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabian passport holders visiting the Gambia: Saudi Arabian 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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