Gambia visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Gambian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of India can visit Gambia without having to apply for Gambian visa for a stay up to 90 days.
  • Intending visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the Gambia.
  • The passport should have at least one blank page for necessary stamping.
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
  • Confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
  • Intending visitors can get to Gambia from Indian international airports. 
  • The estimated flight duration from Mumbai, India to Banjul, Gambia is 19 hours, 45 minutes and from Delhi, India, it is 19 hours, 40 minutes.
  • The Gambian Dalasi is the official currency of the Gambia. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The religion in the Gambia based on statistics show that 90% of the population are Sunni Muslims, 9% are Christians, while the remaining 1% still practice traditional beliefs.
  • There are at least 10 languages spoken by different ethnic groups in Gambia. However, the official language is English.
  • The climate in the Gambia is subtropical, with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The dry season runs from mid-November to early June, while the rainy season lasts from late June to October.
  • In the Gambia, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.  You are advised to travel with your adapter.
  • The Gambia uses Greenwich Mean Time, making India is 5 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Gambia.
  • Tourists travelling to Gambia are advised to budget about $45 to spend on expenses per day.
  • The best time to visit the Gambia is from October to December, when birding is at its best and the beaches are crowned with cloudless blue skies.
  • Buses, taxis, passenger boats and car rental services are the means for transporting in Gambia.
  • Some of the tourist attractions in the Gambia include Kunta Kinteh Island, Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool, Abuko Nature Reserve and Bijilo Forest Park.
  • Benachin, Domoda, Superkanja are the local dishes of Gambia you will be so lucky to enjoy when you have the taste of it.
  • Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the religions practiced in Gambia?

Islam, Christianity and traditional beliefs are the religions practiced in Gambia in which 90% of the population accounts for Sunni Muslims, 9% are Christians, and the remaining 1% still practice traditional beliefs.

How is the weather like in Gambia?

The climate in the Gambia is subtropical, with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The dry season runs from mid-November to early June, while the rainy season lasts from late June to October.

Like how much do I need to budget to for my daily cost when in Gambia for tourism?

Tourists travelling to Gambia are advised to budget about $45 per day to cover their daily expenses.

How many langauges are spoken in Gambia?

There are at least 10 languages spoken by different ethnic groups in Gambia. However, the official language is English.