How Indian passport holders get a visa for Gambia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa-free — 90 days (new policy 2026)
- Government fee: No government visa fee.
- Processing time: Granted on arrival at Banjul International (BJL) — no advance application.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry, visa-free under the 2026 extension.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 90/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, 2 blank pages
- Confirmed return / onward ticket out of The Gambia
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY at port of entry)
- Proof of sufficient funds
How & where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance — The Gambia extended visa-free entry to Indian passport holders in 2026. Present passport, return ticket, and hotel proof at immigration on arrival. Gambia Immigration Department — Visa info (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Banjul (BJL) for non-Gambian destinations does not require entry.
How Gambia compares in Africa
With an ease score of 90/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Gambia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | Visa-free — 90 days (new policy 2026) | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Banjul International (BJL) — no advance application. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Visa-free access for Indian passport holders is new in 2026 — confirm policy is still in force just before travel. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://gambia.gov.gm/immigration-and-visas/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Gambia?
Visa-free — 90 days (new policy 2026). Visa-free access for Indian passport holders is new in 2026 — confirm policy is still in force just before travel. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Gambia visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, 2 blank pages; Confirmed return / onward ticket out of The Gambia; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking); Yellow fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY at port of entry); Proof of sufficient funds
How long does a Gambia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Granted on arrival at Banjul International (BJL) — no advance application.. Government fee: No government visa fee.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry, visa-free under the 2026 extension..
How do Indians apply for a Gambia visa?
Nothing to apply for in advance — The Gambia extended visa-free entry to Indian passport holders in 2026. Present passport, return ticket, and hotel proof at immigration on arrival. Official source: https://gambia.gov.gm/immigration-and-visas/
Is a Gambia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 90/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Gambia visa online or on arrival?
Gambia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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