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Gambia passport to Malta
Gambia passport holders need a visa for Malta, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Malta lets 93 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, Malta passports get “Visa free” in Gambia.
Nearby passports travelling to Malta
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 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
GambiaMalta- Typical duration
- 7.6 hours
- From
- BJL
- To
- MLA · GZM
Usual hubs
Spain · 8.6 hours
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.
Malta
Country profile
Capital
Valletta
Population
574,250
Area
316 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
English, Maltese
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
199,466 · 2024
Migrant share
37%
Ethnic groups
Maltese
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
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+356
Airports
MLA · GZM
Highlights
- Valletta
- megalithic temples
- Blue Lagoon
- Mdina
Gambia · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Gambia passport need a visa for Malta?
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 Malta immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Malta typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Malta mission.
What about a Malta passport entering Gambia?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.