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Gambia citizens need a visa to enter South Africa. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
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visa-free countries
visa-free countries
countries both Gambia and South Africa can enter visa-free together
of the world — where both passports have the same visa access
Where Gambia and South Africa travel together — by entry type:
Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.
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| Country | Max stay | Passport rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 90 days | #53 |
| Barbados | 180 days | #48 |
| Belize | 90 days | #99 |
| Benin | 90 days | #146 |
| Botswana | 90 days | #119 |
| Dominica | 180 days | #70 |
| Fiji | 120 days | #103 |
| Ghana | 90 days | #130 |
| Grenada | 90 days | #65 |
| Haiti | 90 days | #175 |
| Jamaica | 90 days | #100 |
| Kiribati | 90 days | #84 |
| Lesotho | 90 days | #122 |
| Malawi | 90 days | #127 |
| Malaysia | 30 days | #41 |
| Mauritius | 90 days | #66 |
| Micronesia | 30 days | #89 |
| Philippines | 30 days | #128 |
| Rwanda | 30 days | #143 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 90 days | #54 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days | #56 |
| Seychelles | 90 days | #58 |
| Singapore | 30 days | #12 |
| Swaziland | 30 days | #120 |
| Tanzania | 90 days | #135 |
| Togo | 30 days | #155 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days | #63 |
| Tunisia | 90 days | #131 |
| Vanuatu | 120 days | #105 |
We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.
The Gambia → South Africa rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:
Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →
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The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.
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Proof you will leave the country
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Where else the Gambia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.