Prepare for visa-free entry
Check your passport, supporting documents, and any arrival forms before travel.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Follow the arrival steps below and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
What it costs
- Airport Security Fee (each air arrival and departure; transit passengers and children under 2 are exempt)
- USD 20
Published government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Gambia arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
Disembarkation card and arrival screening
Complete a disembarkation card on arrival. GID says all arriving passengers are profiled in person and enrolled in its immigration control system, including passport-data, fingerprint and iris capture; allow time for screening at the port of entry.
Arrival guidanceBefore and during your visit to Gambia
Carry cash for the airport security fee
The Gambia Government says to pay in US dollars or dalasi cash at both airport arrival and departure. UK guidance says kiosk card machines are often out of service, so carry cash for both payments.
Gambia travel essentials
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- GMD
- Calling code
- +220
Gambia entry questions
Do citizens of Mozambique need a visa for Gambia?
For tourism in Gambia, ordinary passport holders from Mozambique do not need a visa for up to 90 days per visit.
How long can I stay in Gambia?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
Valid on arrival.
How much is the government fee?
Airport Security Fee (each air arrival and departure; transit passengers and children under 2 are exempt): USD 20 per person (ages 2+).
Do I need to complete Disembarkation card and arrival screening?
Required for this route. Complete a disembarkation card on arrival. GID says all arriving passengers are profiled in person and enrolled in its immigration control system, including passport-data, fingerprint and iris capture; allow time for screening at the port of entry.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Gambia’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Gambia with an ordinary Mozambique passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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