🇬🇲 Gambia passport 🇳🇬 Nigeria
No visa needed
Your permitted stay is set at the border — check your entry stamp
- No visa fee
No — Gambia passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Nigeria. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Nigeria's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Entering Nigeria
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Gambia passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Nigeria
Africa's most populous nation — Nollywood, Yoruba kingdoms, Benin bronzes, and northern Islamic architecture
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian Naira (₦)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- WAT (UTC+1)
- Best time to visit
- October – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Nigeria's own government before you travel:
- Nigeria official visa information ↗ portal.immigration.gov.ng
- Nigeria embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.ng
Common questions
Do Gambia citizens need a visa to visit Nigeria?
No — Gambia passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Nigeria. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Gambia passport holders stay in Nigeria?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Nigeria's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Nigeria visa cost for Gambia citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Nigeria?
We don't hold Nigeria's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Nigeria give visas to Gambia citizens?
Nigeria does not require a visa from Gambia citizens for short stays.
Where can Gambia citizens find official Nigeria visa information?
On Nigeria's official site: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng