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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Taiwan 🇹🇼?

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.

Taiwan at a glance

Capital: Taipei · Currency: New Taiwan dollar (TWD, $) · Official languages: Chinese · Calling code: +886

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Taiwan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 25 November 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Taiwan uses plug types A, B, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Taiwan: 110 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 Taiwan →

Easier destinations near Taiwan 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

🇹🇼 Taiwanese passport holders visiting the Gambia: Taiwanese 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 Taiwan →

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