Somali passport holders can enter The Gambia visa-free for tourism; register with Immigration in Banjul within 48 hours of arrival.
Last verified: 2026-03-11
At a glance
Entry requirements
- The Gambia grants visa-free entry to Somali citizens for tourism; no visa required in advance.
- Within 48 hours of arrival, submit your passport to the Department of Immigration in Banjul to receive an entry stamp.
- Airport security fee (approximately $20 / D1,000) applies on arrival and departure.
- Required: valid passport, yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic area).
Stay
Visa-free for short stays; register with Immigration within 48 hours.
Passport
Valid passport required.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic area.
Register with Immigration in Banjul within 48 hours. Pay airport security fee on arrival.
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Sources
- Gambia Immigration Department — Visa Information
- UK Government travel advice — The Gambia entry requirements
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.