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title: Gambia visa for citizens of the Netherlands
description: Citizens of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands

Citizens of the Netherlands 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
- **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:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and obtain onward ticket.
2. **Arrive at border** — Present passport and onward ticket to immigration officer.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp passport granting visa-free entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from The Gambia.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter if staying with host.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash sufficient for stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic area.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $100 per day or as required
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Traveler's checks

Amount may vary; border officials may ask for proof.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay is limited to 90 days; overstay may result in fines.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate may be requested at entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Book a return or onward flight before arrival.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statements.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Gambia visa for every passport](/visa/gambia)
- [Every destination for Netherlands passport holders](/visa/passport/netherlands)