Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · GambiaPassport Atlas
South Africa passport to Gambia
Yes — South Africa passport holders can visit Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Gambia lets 132 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
- South Africa passports get “Visa free” at 60 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Gambia passports get “Visa required” in South Africa.
Nearby passports travelling to Gambia
Open to South Africa passports near Gambia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
South AfricaGambia- Typical duration
- 10.6 hours
- From
- JNB · CPT · DUR
- To
- BJL
Usual hubs
Senegal · 11.1 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.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
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
South Africa · Visa free
FAQ
Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Gambia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
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 South Africa?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.