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Gambia
- Banjul
- Africa
- English
At a glance
Gambia: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Banjul
- Population
- 2,639,916
- Area
- 11,300 km² · 4,363 sq mi
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00, Africa/Banjul
- Calling code
- +220
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .gm
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
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Entry requirements
Gambia visa requirements
Gambia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 157 can enter without a visa, 3 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 37 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
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Visa-free157 passports
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Safety
Gambia safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime
US State Dept, updated July 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Gambia: frequently asked questions
- Gambia visa: do I need one?
- Gambia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 157 can enter without a visa, 3 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 37 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Gambia: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Gambia at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime.
- Gambia: what currency is used?
- Currency in Gambia: Gambian Dalasi (GMD).
- Gambia: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Gambia: English.
- Gambia: what is the capital?
- The capital of Gambia is Banjul.
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