Gambia passport → United Arab Emirates

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Visa required in advance

Gambian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: smartservices.icp.gov.ae

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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United Arab Emirates at a glance

Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +971
Region: Western Asia

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United Arab Emirates for other passports

GambiaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
CanadaVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Western Asia for Gambian passport holders

PalestineVisa-free
BahraineVisa
QatareVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
AzerbaijanVisa required
CyprusVisa required
GeorgiaVisa required
IraqVisa required

Common questions

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Gambian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Gambian citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Gambian citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Gambian citizens visit without a visa?

68 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Gambia passport ranks #62 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.