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Gambia passport to Kuwait
Gambia passport holders need a visa for Kuwait, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Kuwait lets 57 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Gambia is not one of them.
- Gambia passports get “Visa required” at 91 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Kuwait passports get “Visa required” in Gambia.
Nearby passports travelling to Kuwait
Open to Gambia passports near Kuwait
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
GambiaKuwait- Typical duration
- 8.8 hours
- From
- BJL
- To
- KWI · XIJ
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Gambia
Country profile
Capital
Banjul
Population
2.4 million
Area
11,300 km²
Currency
Gambian dalasi GMD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
236,137 · 2024
Migrant share
8.6%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Mandinka/Jahanka33.3%
- Fulani/Tukulur/Lorobo18.2%
- Wolof12.9%
- Jola/Karoninka11%
- non-Gambian9.9%
- Serahuleh7.2%
- Other7.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Kuwait
Country profile
Capital
Kuwait City
Population
4.9 million
Area
17,820 km²
Currency
Kuwaiti dinar KWD
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
3.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
67.3%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Asian40.3%
- Kuwaiti30.4%
- other Arab27.4%
- African1%
- other0.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+965
Airports
KWI · XIJ
Highlights
- Kuwait Towers
- Grand Mosque
- Failaka
Gambia · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Gambia passport need a visa for Kuwait?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Kuwait immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Kuwait typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Kuwait mission.
What about a Kuwait passport entering Gambia?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.