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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for South Korea 🇰🇷?

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.

South Korea at a glance

Capital: Seoul · Currency: South Korean won (KRW, ₩) · Official languages: Korean · Calling code: +82

U.S. State Department travel advisory for South Korea: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 28 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: South Korea uses plug types C, F, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (South Korea: 220 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 South Korea →

Easier destinations near South Korea 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

🇰🇷 South Korean passport holders visiting the Gambia: South Korean 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 South Korea →

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