The Gambia Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: For The Gambia, your passport must be valid for the length of your stay. You do not need a visa: you get a 28-day entry stamp, and you pay a 20 US dollar airport security fee on arrival and on departure.
The Gambia travel requirements at a glance
Valid for the length of your stay.
Not needed. You get a 28-day entry stamp.
Can be extended twice by 28 days in Banjul or at tourist police stations.
20 US dollars on arrival and again on departure.
Official source: GOV.UK The Gambia entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- The Gambia does not use a 6-month passport rule for British tourists.
- The airport security fee can also be paid in euros, pounds or local currency.
- Children aged 1 or under and transit passengers do not pay the security fee.
- You need a yellow fever certificate if arriving from a country with a transmission risk.
Passport rules for The Gambia
GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in The Gambia.
Length of stay
You do not need a visa to visit The Gambia. You get an entry stamp allowing 28 days, which can be extended twice by 28 days at the Immigration Office in Banjul or at tourist police stations.
Airport security fee
An Airport Security Fee of 20 US dollars is paid on arrival and again on departure. Euros, British pounds and local currency are also accepted.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for The Gambia?
No. Your passport must be valid for the length of your stay.
Do British citizens need a visa for The Gambia?
No. You get a 28-day entry stamp, which can be extended.
Is there an airport fee in The Gambia?
Yes. 20 US dollars on arrival and again on departure.