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Gambia visit visa for Pakistan passport holders
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Not confirmed on the official source. The current Gambia rule for Pakistan passport holders could not be confirmed on an official page. Check the official portal linked below before you book travel or pay any fee.
- Visa type
- Visa plus entry clearance (embassy visa or visa on arrival after approved clearance)
- Stay limit
- Up to 90 days on a short visit visa
- Entries
- Single or multiple journey
The Gambia Immigration Department lists Pakistan among the Asian and Middle Eastern countries whose citizens need both a visa and an entry clearance to enter The Gambia. The visa can be obtained from Gambian embassies and some consulates abroad, or on arrival at the border, but travellers needing clearance must hold a copy of the approved entry clearance, valid for 30 days, and the host must present the original on or before arrival.
The Gambia, Africa’s smallest mainland country, follows the river that gives it its name, with Atlantic beaches at Kololi, the birdlife of the river banks, the UNESCO-listed Kunta Kinteh Island and the markets of Banjul and Serrekunda. Pakistani visitors need a visa.
The Gambia Immigration Department places Pakistan in its list of Asian and Middle Eastern countries whose citizens need both a visa and an entry clearance. The clearance comes first, and the visa is then issued by an embassy or on arrival.
For travellers in this group, a copy of the approved clearance must be carried, and the host in The Gambia presents the original on or before arrival. The clearance is valid for 30 days for entry, so plan dates with your host before booking.
A short visit visa can cover up to 90 days for genuine tourists and business visitors, subject to local security clearance, a return or onward ticket and enough funds. Single journey, multiple journey for up to 12 months and transit visas are offered.
No visa fee table is published, so confirm the amount with the embassy or the department. At the airport expect biometric enrolment, a disembarkation card and a Securiport charge of D1,000, about USD 20, on arrival and departure.
Checklist
Document requirements
- Approved entry clearance (copy for the traveller; original presented by the host in The Gambia)
- Visa from a Gambian embassy or consulate, or visa on arrival at the port of entry
- Passport valid for travel
- Return ticket or cash equal to its cost, or an onward ticket
- Proof of adequate funds for the stay
- Host details in The Gambia (the host handles the clearance)
- Completed disembarkation card on arrival
Gambia Immigration Department: Pakistan is listed under "Countries That Need Both Visa And Clearance" for Asia and the Middle East.
Checklist source: gid.gov.gm, gid.gov.gm
Money and time
Fees and timeline
Fees
Only where a visa or permit is required.
Official fee
Fee not published
Check the current fee on the official site of the Gambia Immigration Department or with the Gambian embassy where you apply. The department does not publish a visa fee table. It notes a Securiport fee of D1,000 (about USD 20) charged to passengers on arrival and departure, which it says is not mandated by GID.
Fee source
Timeline
Processing and appointments
The department does not publish processing times. Approved entry clearance is valid for 30 days for entry into The Gambia.
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
The Gambia does not publish visa approval or refusal figures by nationality.
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
Quick answers
FAQ
Do Pakistanis need a visa for Gambia?
Yes. The Gambia Immigration Department lists Pakistan among the countries whose citizens need both a visa and an entry clearance.
What is entry clearance?
It is prior approval for entry. Travellers who need it must carry a copy of the approved clearance, and their host presents the original on or before arrival.
How long is the clearance valid?
Thirty days for entry into The Gambia, so time your trip within that window.
Where do I get the visa itself?
From Gambian embassies and some consulates abroad, or as a visa on arrival at the border, once the clearance is in place.
Who applies for the clearance?
The department’s guidance places the host in The Gambia at the centre: the host presents the original approved clearance. Arrange it with your host or inviting company.
How long can I stay on a short visit visa?
A short visit visa can be issued for up to 90 days, subject to local security clearance.
Who qualifies for a short visit visa?
A genuine businessperson or tourist, not seeking work, applying from their country of regular residence, with a return or onward ticket and enough funds.
What visa types are there?
Single journey, multiple journey for up to 12 months, and transit visas for passing through to another destination with an onward ticket.
Does a visa guarantee entry?
No. The department says the final decision rests with immigration officers at the port of arrival.
How much does the visa cost?
The department does not publish a fee table. Check with the Gambian embassy or the immigration department before you travel.
Is there an airport fee?
Yes. Passengers pay a Securiport fee of D1,000, about USD 20, on arrival and again on departure, except diplomats and children aged two and under. GID notes it does not mandate this fee.
What happens at the airport on arrival?
You fill in a disembarkation card and are enrolled in the immigration control system with fingerprints, an iris scan and your passport data page.
Does a first-time visitor need a return ticket?
Yes. The department says first-time travellers should meet all entry requirements including visa, clearance and return tickets.
Can I extend my stay beyond 90 days?
Stays beyond 90 days must be referred to the Director General of Immigration for consideration.
Who can I contact?
The Gambia Immigration Department, OAU Boulevard, Banjul, on +220 4228717 or info@gid.gov.gm.
Is there an official refusal rate for Pakistanis?
No. The Gambia does not publish visa refusal figures by nationality.
Checked against
Official sources
- Gambia Immigration Department: visa services and country requirement listsGambia source: gid.gov.gm/visa/
- Gambia Immigration Department: entry requirements and arrival proceduresGambia source: gid.gov.gm/entry-requirements/
Last checked for Gambia visas on 25 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.
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