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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for the Gambia 🇬🇲?
Yes. Russian passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Russian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa-free for up to 90 days. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Gambia or its official government website before you travel.
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.
Where to apply in Russia
If you live in Russia, visas for the Gambia are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of the Gambia in Russia · gambiaembassy.ru
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Gambia at a glance
Capital: Banjul · Currency: dalasi (GMD, D) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +220
U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Gambia: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 16 January 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: the Gambia uses plug types G, Russia uses C, F. Mains voltage differs (the Gambia: 230 V; Russia: 220 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 the Gambia →
Easier destinations near the Gambia for Russian passport holders
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde — Visa-free 60 days
- 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau — Visa on arrival
- 🇸🇳 Senegal — Visa on arrival
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone — Visa on arrival
- 🇧🇯 Benin — e-Visa
- 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso — e-Visa
- 🇬🇭 Ghana — e-Visa
- 🇬🇳 Guinea — e-Visa
The other way round
🇬🇲 Gambian passport holders visiting Russia: Gambian passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Russia before travelling.
The Russian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Russian passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.
Does a Gambian need a visa for Russia?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Russia before travelling.