Rwanda passport → Gambia
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Rwandan passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (90 days).
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.
Gambia at a glance
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- dalasi (GMD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +220
- Region
- Western Africa
Gambia for other passports
- RwandaVisa required
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 Rwandan passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
Côte d'IvoireVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
GuineaVisa-free
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival45 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
MaliVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Rwandan passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in the Gambia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Rwandan citizens get a visa on arrival in the Gambia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Rwandan citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Rwanda passport ranks #67 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.