Gambia visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Gambian Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Mali do not require a visa to visit the Gambia for a stay of up to 90 days.
  • Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the Gambia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
  • 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 Mali to the Gambia.
  • The estimated flight time from Bamako, Mali to the Gambia is 1 hour, 40 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 practice 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 and visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Popular delicacies in the Gambia are benachin, domoda, superkanja and many other types.
  • 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 Mali 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 travel to Gambia?

The Gambia is a safe country to visit. However, it does have a rather high crime rate as it is ridden with petty street crimes. You should be vigilant and take all possible precaution measures in order to minimize the risk of being victims of stealing.

Is Gambia a rich or poor country?

The Gambia is one of Africa's smallest countries and unlike many of its west Africa neighbours, she has enjoyed long spells of economic stability since independence.

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 Gambian economy is heavily dependent on peanut (groundnut) production and export. 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.

Is Ebola in Gambia?

The virus itself may not have spread to The Gambia but its impact is being felt so holidaymakers are being put off from visiting the country.