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🇬🇧 Does a British need a visa for the Gambia 🇬🇲?
No. British passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for British citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Gambia or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
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.
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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the United Kingdom (G) works with sockets in the Gambia.
More about entering the Gambia →
Your embassy in the Gambia
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the Gambia, contact the embassy of the United Kingdom:
- British High Commission Banjul · 48 Atlantic Road, Fajara · gov.uk
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇬🇲 Gambian passport holders visiting the United Kingdom: Gambian passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Kingdom before travelling.
The British passport at a glance
All destinations for United Kingdom passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the Gambia →
Questions
Do British citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
British passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can a British stay in the Gambia without a visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Gambian need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Kingdom before travelling.