Kenya to Gambia visa requirements
Kenyan citizens need entry clearance to travel to The Gambia (visa not listed as required), subject to immigration screening on arrival.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Kenya travellers need to know
If you hold a Kenya passport and plan to visit Gambia for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Kenyan citizens need entry clearance to travel to The Gambia (visa not listed as required), subject to immigration screening on arrival.
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.
Carry a passport that remains valid for your full stay in Gambia, with blank pages for stamps where required.
Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers transiting more than 12 hours through an airport in a risk country.
Entry/clearance requirements can change and may vary by traveller circumstances and entry point. Always confirm current requirements with official Gambian sources and your airline before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Kenya to Gambia.
Entry requirements
- The Gambia Immigration Department lists Kenya under “Countries that need only entry clearance”.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers transiting more than 12 hours through an airport in a risk country (Kenya is a yellow fever risk country).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers transiting more than 12 hours through an airport in a risk country.
Entry/clearance requirements can change and may vary by traveller circumstances and entry point. Always confirm current requirements with official Gambian sources and your airline before travel.
How to prepare (Kenya → Gambia)
- 1
Confirm Kenya 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.
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Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Kenya 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 Kenya citizens need a visa for Gambia?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Kenya travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Gambia. Kenyan citizens need entry clearance to travel to The Gambia (visa not listed as required), subject to immigration screening on arrival.
How long can I stay in Gambia on a Kenya passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Gambia immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Kenya travellers carry to Gambia?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers transiting more than 12 hours through an airport in a risk country.
Where can I verify Gambia entry rules officially?
Start with: Gambia Immigration Department — Visa Services (entry clearance list; Kenya listed under “Countries That Need Only Clearance For African Countries”); Government of The Gambia — Immigration and Visa Information (yellow fever certificate requirement; >12 hours transit rule); WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Kenya listed as yellow fever risk country). Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Gambia Immigration Department — Visa Services (entry clearance list; Kenya listed under “Countries That Need Only Clearance For African Countries”)
- Government of The Gambia — Immigration and Visa Information (yellow fever certificate requirement; >12 hours transit rule)
- WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Kenya listed as yellow fever risk country)
Important
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.