Gambian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Gambia for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Gambia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Gambia e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Gambia visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Gambia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Gambia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Gambia.
If you are looking for Gambia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Gambia nearest your place of residence.
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Gambia in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 21 minutes)
Gambia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Gambia diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Gambia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,426 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,377 | -3.44% |
| 2010 | 883 | -35.88% |
| 2011 | 1,028 | 16.42% |
| 2012 | 1,523 | 48.15% |
| 2013 | 1,659 | 8.93% |
| 2014 | 1,513 | -8.80% |
| 2015 | 4,355 | 187.84% |
| 2016 | 4,365 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 5,063 | 15.99% |
| 2018 | 5,354 | 5.75% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Gambia & Canada comparison
Gambia's area is approximately 10,120 km2 (3,907 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 898.57 times bigger than Gambia.
As of April 2024, Gambia's population is ~2.7 million people - 36,384,906 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Gambia & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Gambia | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 2,700,868 | 39,085,774 | 36.4 million fewer people live in Gambia than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 28 | 144 | Gambia has 116 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 45 | 129 | Gambia passport holders visit 84 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 18 | 469 | Gambian hosts 451 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Gambia in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Gambia in 2018 was approximately 5,354.
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