Canada passport → Gambia
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Visa-free entry30 days
Canadian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Gambia at a glance
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- dalasi (GMD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +220
- Region
- Western Africa
Gambia for other passports
- CanadaVisa-free30 days
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa-free90 days
BangladeshVisa-free90 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Africa for Canadian passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Canadian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in the Gambia?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Gambia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Canadian citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the Gambia before you travel.