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United States passport to Gambia
United States passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Gambia.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Gambia lets 132 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Gambia passports get “Visa required” in United States.
Nearby passports travelling to Gambia
Open to United States passports near Gambia
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
United StatesGambia- Typical duration
- 10.3 hours
- From
- JFK · MIA · LAX
- To
- BJL
Usual hubs
Spain · 14.5 hours
Senegal · 10.3 hours
Morocco · 12.6 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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+220
Airports
BJL
Highlights
- Kunta Kinteh Island
- Abuko
- Albert Market
United States · On arrival
FAQ
Does a United States passport need a visa for Gambia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. 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 Gambia immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Gambia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Gambia mission.
What about a Gambia passport entering United States?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.