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π¬π² Does a Gambian need a visa for Venezuela π»πͺ?
Yes. Gambian passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Venezuela 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 Venezuela or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Venezuela: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 19 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
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.
Venezuela at a glance
Capital: Caracas Β· Currency: Venezuelan bolΓvar soberano (VES, Bs.S.) Β· Official languages: Spanish Β· Calling code: +58
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Venezuela uses plug types A, B, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Venezuela: 120 V; the Gambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Venezuela β
Easier destinations near Venezuela for Gambian passport holders
- π§π΄ Bolivia β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ· Suriname β e-Visa
- π§πΈ Bahamas β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π§ Barbados β Visa-free 180 days
- π§πΏ Belize β Visa-free
- π©π² Dominica β Visa-free 180 days
- π¬π© Grenada β Visa-free 90 days
- ππΉ Haiti β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
π»πͺ Venezuelan passport holders visiting the Gambia: Venezuelan 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
All destinations for Gambia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Venezuela β
Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Venezuela before travelling.
Does a Venezuelan need a visa for the Gambia?
Venezuelan passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.