Burundi to Gambia visa requirements
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism visits to Gambia.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Burundi travellers need to know
If you hold a Burundi passport and plan to visit Gambia for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism visits to Gambia.
Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Passport rule: Valid passport for the duration of stay
Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if coming from risk areas
Visa on arrival available at airport. Extensions available from Immigration Office. Burundi is not among visa-exempt countries. Always confirm current requirements.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Burundi to Gambia.
Entry requirements
- Visa on arrival available at Banjul International Airport.
- Initial stay: 28 days, extendable by 2 periods of 28 days each.
- Security fee: $20 USD for airport entry and exit.
- Maximum stay: 28 days
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if coming from risk areas
Visa on arrival available at airport. Extensions available from Immigration Office. Burundi is not among visa-exempt countries. Always confirm current requirements.
How to prepare (Burundi → Gambia)
- 1
Confirm Burundi passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Gambia.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
- 5
Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Burundi passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Gambia
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundi citizens need a visa for Gambia?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Burundi travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Gambia. Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism visits to Gambia.
How long can I stay in Gambia on a Burundi passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Gambia immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Burundi travellers carry to Gambia?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if coming from risk areas
Where can I verify Gambia entry rules officially?
Start with: Gambia Immigration — Immigration and Visas; UK Government — The Gambia entry requirements. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.