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title: Gambia visa for citizens of India
description: Citizens of India can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Gambia visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-Free Entry (Tourist)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay may be requested at the border

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure the passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
2. **Book travel and accommodation** — Arrange return/onward tickets and lodging before departure.
3. **Get yellow fever vaccination** — Obtain and carry a valid yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area.
4. **Travel and present documents on arrival** — At Banjul immigration, present passport, ticket, and supporting documents; no pre-departure visa application is needed.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Machine-readable passport with validity beyond intended stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward/return travel may be checked on arrival.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements or cash/card evidence may be requested at immigration.
- **Accommodation confirmation** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or host address may be requested.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for travellers arriving from endemic countries, including India.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash
- credit/debit cards

No fixed threshold published; immigration may ask for evidence you can support your stay.

## Good to know

- Source text was empty; details are based on general authoritative knowledge for this visa-free corridor.
- Entry and length of stay are ultimately at the discretion of Gambian immigration officers.
- Confirm current requirements with the Gambia Immigration Department or nearest Gambian mission before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity under 6 months** — Renew the passport before travelling.
- **Missing yellow fever certificate** — Get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure and carry the certificate.
- **No onward ticket or proof of funds** — Carry a printed return ticket and bank statement/card.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of India need a visa for the Gambia?

Citizens of India can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-Free Entry (Tourist).

### How long can citizens of India stay in the Gambia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of India need for the Gambia?

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Return or onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation confirmation.

### How long must my passport be valid for the Gambia?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Gambia extends free visa status to India - standard.gm](https://standard.gm/gambia-extends-free-visa-status-to-india/)
- Gambia visa requirements for Indian citizens in 2026 (visarequirements.info, third-party site)
- Gambia entry requirements for India passport holders (entrybrief.com, third-party site)

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