Gambia Visa for Bangladesh Passport Holders

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Data verified 8 August 2026

At a glance

Bangladesh passport holders: Visa-Free entry for Gambia. No visa fee. Processing: N/A (visa-free; immediate entry stamp on arrival). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

VISA-FREE for Bangladeshi nationals (part of Gambia's general no-visa policy for all nationalities). Entry stamp valid 28 days, extendable twice by 28 days each (up to ~84 days total) via the Immigration Office in Banjul or Tourist Police in the Tourism Development Area. No visa fee. A separate mandatory Airport Security Fee of USD 20 (or equivalent in EUR/GBP/local currency) is charged on both arrival and departure — this is not a visa fee and applies to all travelers (children aged 1 or under and transiting passengers exempt).

Visa types: VISA-FREE for all nationalities incl. Bangladesh — 28-day entry stamp on arrival, extendable twice (+28 days each, ~84 days max). Long-stay via embassy: Business Visa; Work Permit; Student Visa; Resident Permit.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)FREE (visa-free, ≤90 days)

In USDFREE

In BDTFREE

Service feeUSD 20 Airport Security Fee (or equivalent) charged on arrival AND departure to all travelers — not a visa fee.

Stay & validity

28 days from entry (initial stamp); extendable twice by 28 days each at the Immigration Office in Banjul or Tourist Police stations (max ~84 days total); longer stays require a Residence Permit.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority

How to apply

MethodVisa-Free (on arrival)

Application centreVisa-Free

Processing timeN/A (visa-free; immediate entry stamp on arrival)

AppointmentNo

InterviewNo

Urgent processingN/A

Requirements

Bank Statement No No (GMD 5,000+ funds)

Return Ticket Yes

Hotel Booking Yes

Sponsor Doc No

Invitation Letter No

Vaccination Recommended Yellow Fever recommended

Travel Insurance Recommended

Biometrics No

Police Clearance No

Employment Letter No

Passport & photo

Passport validity6+ months

Photo sizeN/A (visa-free)

Photo notesvisa-free

Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months validity); Return/onward ticket; Hotel booking OR address of accommodation; Sufficient funds (GMD 5,000+ recommended); Yellow Fever vaccination (recommended); Travel insurance (recommended); No visa application needed for visits ≤ 90 days; For long-stay: police clearance + medical certificate + sponsor docs.

Visa types (2)

Tourist ★

Visa-Free Free

VISA-FREE for Bangladeshi nationals — up to 90 days stay for tourism. No visa fee. Yellow Fever vaccination recommended. Standard entry: passport, return ticket, accommodation proof.

Business Gambia Business Visa

Single USD 50 (~USD 50) 4-8 weeks

Gambia Business Visa — Tourist visa-free for BD nationals (Commonwealth) but Business activities require permission.

Common rejection reasons

Visa-free but immigration can refuse: (1) Lack of return ticket; (2) Insufficient funds (GMD 5,000+ recommended); (3) Yellow Fever certificate recommended; (4) Single male travelers face extra scrutiny; (5) Inconsistent travel purpose.

Good to know

Gambia visa FAQ for Bangladesh passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Gambia with a Bangladesh passport?

Bangladesh passport holders can visit Gambia visa-free for short stays. Apply via Visa-Free (on arrival).

How much does a Gambia visa cost for Bangladesh passport holders?

There is no visa fee for Gambia. An arrival card, tourist tax or service charge may still apply.

How long does it take to get a Gambia visa?

Typical processing for a Gambia visa is N/A (visa-free; immediate entry stamp on arrival). Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Gambia on this visa?

A Gambia visa for Bangladesh passport holders typically allows a stay of 28 days from entry (initial stamp); extendable twice by 28 days each at the Immigration Office in Banjul or Tourist Police stations (max ~84 days total); longer stays require a Residence Permit.. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a Gambia visa from Bangladesh?

Apply for your Gambia visa via Visa-Free (on arrival). Your passport should be valid 6+ months.