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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Gambia citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Gambia can visit Tanzania visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Gambia vs Tanzania: passport comparison

Gambia

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #132 · mobility 87.5

Tanzania

44

visa-free countries

Global rank: #135 · mobility 86.1
28

countries both Gambia and Tanzania can enter visa-free together

Tanzania: good to know

Dodoma

Capital

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+255

Calling code

Where else Gambia goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → BotswanaVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Tanzania

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Gambia citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Citizens of Gambia can visit Tanzania visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Gambia citizens stay in Tanzania without a visa?
Gambia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Gambia or Tanzania?
The Tanzania passport is stronger: 44 visa-free countries versus 43. Global rank: Gambia #132, Tanzania #135.
Where can Gambia and Tanzania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 28 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Tanzania?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Gambia and Tanzania?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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