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title: Gambia visa for citizens of Switzerland
description: Citizens of Switzerland can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-06-26
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# Gambia visa for citizens of Switzerland

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

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-26. 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
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid and have onward ticket and funds ready.
2. **Travel to Gambia** — No visa required for Swiss passport holders.
3. **Present documents at border** — Show passport, onward ticket, and proof of funds to immigration officer.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Swiss)** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Gambia.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): May be requested at border.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic area.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

Sufficient funds for stay may be requested.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry does not guarantee admission; final decision at border.
- Yellow fever vaccination may be required if arriving from an endemic country.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statement showing adequate balance.
- **No onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Invalid passport** — Ensure passport is valid for the entire stay.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

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

## More

- [Gambia visa for every passport](/visa/gambia)
- [Every destination for Switzerland passport holders](/visa/passport/switzerland)