Gambia Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 103 destinations open to Gambia passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Gambia passport holders can currently enter 44 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 21 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 38. An embassy visa is still required for 94 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Enter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
A visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Apply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
A visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Gambia Passport
The Gambian passport is in the lower tier, ranked 54th. It provides visa-free access to 44 destinations, and total mobility reaches 103 with 21 visa on arrival and 38 e-Visa destinations added. Africa is the standout region with 26 visa-free destinations, followed by North America with 10. Asia and Oceania have four each, and Europe and South America have none. Outside Africa, visa-free options are limited, which makes early planning worthwhile for longer trips.
Singapore is visa-free for Gambian travelers, while Australia and the United Arab Emirates require an e-Visa. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, China and Brazil all require a visa, and 94 destinations overall do. Planning ahead matters for most trips outside Africa. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 80 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Gambia passport holders can enter 44 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 4
Africa 26
North America 10
South America 0
How Gambia Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| #53 | 104 | 41 | |
| #53 | 104 | 29 | |
| #53 | 104 | 42 | |
| #53 | 104 | 38 | |
| #54 | 103 | 35 | |
| #54 | 103 | 44 | |
| #55 | 101 | 37 | |
| #56 | 100 | 22 | |
| #56 | 100 | 29 | |
| #56 | 100 | 28 | |
| #56 | 100 | 32 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 80 more destinations than the Gambia passport.
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Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Gambia passport holders visit without a visa?
Gambia passport holders can visit 44 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 21 with a visa on arrival and 38 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 103 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Gambia passport ranking?
The Gambia passport ranks #54 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 1 other passport, with a mobility score of 103. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Gambia passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Gambia passport holders?
21 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Gambia passport holders: Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Iran, Laos, Macao, Madagascar and 11 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Gambia passport holders?
Gambia passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 94 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, New Zealand and 86 more.
How can a Gambia passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Gambia passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+80 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+69 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+65 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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