A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Check the responsible Gambian mission and any entry-clearance requirement before travel. A short-visit visa may cover up to 90 days, subject to approval.
Submit through the official channel
Use The Gambia short-visit visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Government fees
- Airport Security Fee (each air arrival and departure; transit passengers and children under 2 are exempt)Ages 2+
- USD 20
Details that can change your plans
The visa and admitted stay are separate
The Immigration Department says a short-visit visa may be issued for a visit up to 90 days, subject to clearance. The visa’s validity and number of entries are not the same as the stay allowed at the border.
Official guidancePractical tips for Gambia
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Complete the arrival card
The Immigration Department says arriving passengers complete a disembarkation card at the border; departing passengers complete an embarkation card.
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 at a glance
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- GMD
- Calling code
- +220
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Philippines need a visa for Gambia?
For tourism in Gambia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Philippines should obtain a visa before travel. Check the responsible Gambian mission and any entry-clearance requirement before travel. A short-visit visa may cover up to 90 days, subject to approval.
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+). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
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 websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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