Iran passport → Gambia
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Visa required in advance
Iranian passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Gambia at a glance
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- dalasi (GMD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +220
- Region
- Western Africa
Gambia for other passports
- IranVisa required
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa-free90 days
BangladeshVisa-free90 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Africa for Iranian passport holders
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GhanaeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in the Gambia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Gambia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 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.