How Long Can I Stay in The Gambia?
Complete guide for US passport holders. Last verified 2026-02-08.
Maximum Stay
unspecified
At a Glance
Duration
unspecified
Visa Type
Tourist visa
Entry Requirements
- Visa required - can apply before travel or obtain upon arrival
- Passport must be valid for duration of stay
- 1 blank page available for entry stamp
- Purchase return ticket home prior to traveling
- No vaccinations required unless arriving from or via a country at risk for yellow fever
Important Things to Know
Visa upon arrival costs $100-$105 payable in cash (USD or dalasi) only
Must pay $20 security fee when entering AND departing, payable in cash (USD or dalasi) only
Overstay fine of $15 per month payable in cash at airport when departing
Parents traveling with 1 child require notarized consent letter from absent parent or proof of sole custody
Minor children traveling alone or with someone else require notarized written permission letter from parents/guardians
Gambian authorities have sometimes blocked U.S. citizen minors from leaving when traveling without parent or guardian
Can I Extend My Stay?
Can request extension at Department of Immigration in Banjul. Fined $15 per month if stay beyond allowed time (payable in cash at airport when departing)
Additional Information
Visa required - apply before travel or upon arrival. Cost upon arrival is $100-$105 cash only plus $20 security fee.
Official Sources
U.S. Department of State - The Gambia Travel Advisory
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/the-gambia.htmlLast verified: 2026-02-08
Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling, as visa policies can change.
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