🇺🇸 United States passport 🇬🇲 Gambia
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
United States passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Gambia — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
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 Gambia'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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Getting a visa on arrival for Gambia
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for United States passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Gambia
Africa's smallest mainland country — smiling coast beaches, river birds, and warm Gambian hospitality
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- Gambian Dalasi (D)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- GMT (UTC+0)
- Best time to visit
- November – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Gambia's own government before you travel:
- Gambia official visa information ↗ immigration.gov.gm
- Gambia embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.gm
Common questions
Do United States citizens need a visa to visit Gambia?
United States passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Gambia — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can United States passport holders stay in Gambia?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Gambia's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Gambia visa cost for United States citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Gambia's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Gambia visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Gambia?
We don't hold Gambia's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Gambia give visas to United States citizens?
Yes — Gambia issues United States citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can United States citizens find official Gambia visa information?
On Gambia's official site: https://www.immigration.gov.gm