Gambia visa requirements for Zambians

Travel and visa requirements

Gambian Visa is not required for Zambians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Zambians intending to visit Gambia can stay for a for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
  • Travelers are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Ship's crew arriving by aircraft to board a ship, or if arriving by ship in order to board an aircraft must travel on duty and hold a Letter of Guarantee or Letter of Employment from the shipping company.
  • Visitors who do not require a visa are normally issued with a stamp on arrival at Banjul Airport which is valid for 28 days. Should you want to extend the 28 days this can be done in the capital of Banjul at the Immigration Department on OAU Boulevard or at the Tourist Police Stations in the Tourism Development Area.
  • Travelers who stay beyond the allowed time are fined 1,000 dalasi per month of overstay on departure, payable in cash. 
  • If you are planning to enter The Gambia for longer than 3 months, check entry requirements with one of the embassies of Gambia.  There is a small fee for this service for each extra month.
  • The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Gambia: 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. Shot lasts 2 years.
  • The Gambian Dalasi is the currency of Gambia.The currency code for Dalasis is GMD.
  • It is best to have hard currency (British pounds, euros or US dollars) on hand and exchange it as needed. ATMs exist on the coast, but are not practical.
  • Exchange currency at banks or exchange bureaus only. Changing money unofficially is prohibited. Due to the potential for fraud, avoid using ATMs except those at banks. Money transfers are widely available at Western Union branch offices.
  • Avoid the southern borders of the Casamance region in Senegal, where separatist groups/rebels operate and have attacked travelers on roads leading north from Ziguinchor, Senegal, to Banjul, and on Senegalese roads from Bignona to Senoba, which is near the Senegal - Gambia border.
  • Beware of “bumsters” - local men who approach tourists, particularly on beaches and tourist zones, offering help or to act as local guides. They will often demand payment for their services, even if no agreement has been made. Be polite but firm in turning down unwanted help or attempts at conversation.
  • Convictions for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs can result in long prison sentences. This includes use or possession of marijuana.
  • Import and export of skin-bleaching creams and some medications is strictly regulated. You can face fines up to $2,000 and/or three years imprisonment if you arrive with substances containing one percent or more of: hydroquinone (in any form), hydrocortisone (unless in trace amounts and for specific purposes such as anti-itch products), betamethasone, flucinonide, clobestatol, or clobestatone.
  • There are at least 10 languages spoken in Gambia by the various ethnic groups. Apart from English which is the official language spoken in schools and public offices there is also Wolof, Serer-Sine, Sarahole, Pulaar, Maninkakan, Mandjaque, Mandingo, Jola-Fonyi and the Aku's Creole (pidgin English).
  • Gambia has a subtropical climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons. Hot, humid weather predominates the rest of the year, with a rainy season from June to October; during this period, temperatures may rise as high as 43 °C (109.4 °F) but are usually lower near the sea.
  • In Gambia the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The time zone in The Gambia (GMT). Zambia is 2 hours ahead of Gambia.
  • It is against the law to photograph or film airport security operations, military installations, embassies, or government motorcades. You could be fined, have your photographic equipment confiscated without notice, and risk detention and arrest. Do not take photos of Gambians without their permission.
  • If traveling with prescription medication, check with the government of The Gambia, via the neareast embassy or consulate, to ensure the medication is legal. Always, carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Gambia?

Generally, travel throughout Gambia is trouble-free. However, like anywhere travelers should use common sense and be aware of their surroundings and any potential threats to their safety and security. 

Is Gambia a rich country?

It is possible The Gambia will become the most developed and richest countries in the near future. Gambia will possibly rival Luxembourg and Qatar as the largest economy in the World and Africa. Currently Gambia is the poorest countries in the World, with having bad wealth, poverty, hunger, and high fertility.

Is Gambia a Islamic country?

Islam is the majority religion of Gambia, with around 95% of the population being Muslims. Other religious societies are made up of Catholics, Protestants, and the traditional African religion. Islam in the Gambia is characterized by its coexistence with other religions.

What are people from Gambia called?

People from Gambia are called Gambians. 

What do they speak in Gambia?

English is the officially spoken language in Gambia.