Gambia visa requirements for Liberians
Travel and visa requirements
Gambian Visa is not required for Liberians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Liberia do not require a visa to visit the Gambia for a stay of at least 90 days depending on the embassy’s decision.
- Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into Liberia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
- Confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
- British Airways, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and KLM are some of the carriers that fly from Liberia to the Gambia.
- The estimated flight time from Monrovia, Liberia to the Gambia is 1 hour, 46 minutes.
- The religion in the Gambia based on statistics show that 90% of the population are Sunni Muslims, 9% are Christians, while the remaining 1% still practise traditional beliefs.
- There are at least 10 languages spoken by different ethnic groups in The Gambia. However, the official language is English.
- The Gambian Dalasi is the official currency of the Gambia. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
- Popular delicacies in the Gambia are benachin, domoda, superkanja, etc.
- In the Gambia, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The Gambia uses Greenwich Mean Time hence, there is no time difference between Liberia and The Gambia.
- The climate in the Gambia is subtropical, with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The dry season runs from mid-November to early June, while the rainy season lasts from late June to October.
- Some of the tourist attractions in the Gambia include Kunta Kinteh Island, Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool, Abuko Nature Reserve and Bijilo Forest Park.
- Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to visit the Gambia?
The Gambia is, for the most part, a safe country to visit. However, it is still mainly ridden with petty street crime. You should be vigilant and take all possible precaution measures in order to minimize the risk of getting stolen from.
On what continent is the Gambia found?
Located in the continent of Africa, the Gambia covers 10,000 square kilometres of land and 1,295 square kilometres of water, making it the 169th largest nation in the world with a total area of 11,295 square kilometres.
What is Gambia known for?
The country is known for the beaches along its small Atlantic coastline and for being home to Jufureh (Juffure) and the reputed ancestral village of Kunta Kinte, the main character in Alex Haley's well-known novel Roots.
Why is the Gambia called the ‘Smiling Coast of Africa’?
Aside from its welcoming people, the nickname, 'The Smiling Coast' was also inspired by the country's location on the map of Africa. The Gambia cuts through the middle of Senegal and its position appears like that of a smile on the map of the continent, greeting those who make their way up the River Gambia.