South Korea passport → Gambia

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

Visa required in advance

South Korean passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Gambia at a glance

Capital: Banjul
Currency: dalasi (GMD)
Languages: English
Calling code: +220
Region: Western Africa

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Gambia for other passports

South KoreaVisa 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 South Korean passport holders

SenegalVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

South Korean passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can South Korean citizens stay in the Gambia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in the Gambia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?

160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 93 (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.