Gambia visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Gambian Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaian passport holders can stay visa-free in the Gambia for a period of 30 days.
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the Gambia, with at least two blank pages.
- There are no currency restrictions for entering and exiting the country.
- Before entry into the Gambia, visitors require a certificate of yellow fever vaccination
- Extensions to stays can be requested at the Department of Immigration in Banjul.
- If you overstay your visa, you will be fined 1,000 dalasis per month of overstay on departure.
- Ghanaians intending to visit the Gambia with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an importation license from the embassy or high commission.
- Ghanaians visiting the Gambia must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Banjul, Gambia and may last for up to 2 - 3 hours long.
- In the Gambia, 90% of the entire population are Sunni Muslims making them the largest religious group followed by 9% for Christians and 1% who still practice traditional beliefs.
- The time zone currently in use in the Gambia is the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), so there is no time difference between Ghana and Gambia.
- Although there are no domestic flights, so getting around in the Gambia is possible through other public means of transportation including buses, mini-buses, car rentals, car hires and Gellis-Gellis (cramped up mini-buses).
- All power sockets in the Gambia provide a voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use all the equipment in the Gambia if the outlet voltage in your country is between 220V-240V.
- The climate in the Gambia is subtropical with distinct rainy and dry seasons. From mid-November to early June coastal areas are usually dry, while the rainy season is from late June to October.
- The best time to visit the Gambia is from October to December, when birding is at its best and beaches are crowned with cloudless blue skies.
- Although the official language in the Gambia is English, there are over 9 languages spoken in the Gambia.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in the Gambia, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gambia safe for tourists?
The Gambia is, for the most part, a safe place to visit, though it's mainly ridden with petty crime. You should be vigilant and take all possible precautions in order to mitigate the risk of being stolen from.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required to visit Gambia?
Yellow fever is a risk in The Gambia, so CDC recommends this vaccine for all travelers who are 9 months of age or older.
Can you use credit cards while in Gambia?
MasterCard prepaid, credit and debit cards can be used at GTBank Gambia, including ATMs and Point of Sale (POS) terminals in hotels, retailers, and restaurants located in the Greater Banjul area.
What is Gambia known for?
The Gambia is known for the beaches along its small Atlantic coastline and for being home to Jufureh (Juffure), the reputed ancestral village of Kunta Kinte, the main character in Alex Haley's well-known novel Roots.