United States passport → Gambia
Do American citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Gambia for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Get trip-ready for the Gambia
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Gambia at a glance
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- dalasi (GMD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +220
- Region
- Western Africa
Gambia for other passports
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 American passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GhanaeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do American citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Gambia for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can American citizens stay in the Gambia?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 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.