Gambia Visa Requirements for American Citizens (2026)
American citizens can get a visa on arrival in Gambia. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only for travellers arriving h
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
Recent changes
- · confirmedECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States): Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
Frequently asked
How long can American citizens stay in Gambia?
Up to 30 days.
What documents are required?
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only for travellers arriving h.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: http://www.gid.gov.gm/entry
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.gid.gov.gm.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.