Gambian visa for British citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Gambia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
Evisa | Gambia e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Gambia visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available |
Gambia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Gambia nearest your place of residence.
- London: The High Commission of Gambia in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
Gambia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Gambia diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Gambia from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 59,215 | N/A |
2009 | 58,611 | -1.02% |
2010 | 59,215 | 1.03% |
2011 | 63,445 | 7.14% |
2012 | 60,424 | -4.76% |
2013 | 62,236 | 3.00% |
2014 | 59,215 | -4.85% |
2015 | 59,819 | 1.02% |
2016 | 59,819 | 0.00% |
2017 | 57,402 | -4.04% |
2018 | 58,007 | 1.05% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Gambia & United Kingdom comparison
Gambia's area is approximately 10,120 km2 (3,907 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 23.91 times bigger than Gambia.
As of April 2024, Gambia's population is ~2.7 million people - 66,624,326 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Gambia & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Gambia | United Kingdom | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 2,700,868 | 69,325,194 | 66.6 million fewer people live in Gambia than United Kingdom |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 28 | 222 | Gambia has 194 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 45 | 139 | Gambia passport holders visit 94 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 18 | 348 | Gambian hosts 330 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Gambia in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Gambia in 2018 was approximately 58,007.
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Useful Information
- Banjul to London: 4358.36 km (2708.16 mi)
- Travel time: 9 hours 4 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024