Gambia passport → Russia
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Visa required in advance
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Russia at a glance
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian ruble (RUB)
- Languages
- Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Region
- Eastern Europe
RU60.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Julius Silver · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRussia for other passports
- GambiaVisa required
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
Nearby in Eastern Europe for Gambian passport holders
Common questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Gambian citizens stay in Russia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Gambian citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Gambian citizens visit without a visa?
68 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Gambia passport ranks #62 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.