Kenya 
Gambia 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
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.
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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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.