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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Gambia. No visa fee. Processing: Instant (ECOWAS). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
ECOWAS member — VISA-FREE entry for Nigerians under ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol! No fee. Some Nigerian business community in Banjul/Serrekunda (Yoruba traders, GTBank, Dangote). Direct flights via Lagos/Abuja-Banjul.
Visa types: ECOWAS Free Movement (Tourist/Business/Work — Nigerians enter freely, stay 90 days, then Carte de Séjour); No tourist visa needed; Long-stay requires Carte de Séjour from Gambian immigration; Diplomatic/Official; Transit.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: Unlimited under ECOWAS Treaty. Max Stay: 90 days visa-free, then Carte de Séjour for residence (ECOWAS citizenship rights).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid Nigerian Passport OR ECOWAS Travel Certificate; Yellow Fever certificate (carried); NIN; ECOWAS Brown Card if driving; Confirmed accommodation; Travel insurance recommended; Return ticket recommended; For long-stay: Carte de Séjour + employment proof.
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ECOWAS member — VISA-FREE entry for Nigerians under ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol! No fee. Some Nigerian business community in Banjul/Serrekunda (Yoruba traders, GTBank, Dangote). Direct flights via Lagos/Abuja-Banjul.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG entry issues (NOT rejections — entry is free under ECOWAS): (1) Yellow Fever cert sometimes checked at airport; (2) Vehicle Brown Card if driving across borders; (3) Long-stay requires Carte de Séjour; (4) Nigerian business community well-established (GTBank, Dangote operations); (5) Banjul Port used for trans-Atlantic smuggling — extra scrutiny for cargo; (6) Onward EU migration via Atlantic (Canary Islands) flagged for non-ECOWAS purposes.
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