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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Gambia?

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

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Mauritania vs Gambia: passport comparison

Mauritania

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #159 · mobility 78.7

Gambia

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #132 · mobility 87.5
20

countries both Mauritania and Gambia can enter visa-free together

Mauritania + Gambia: passport compatibility

85%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Mauritania and Gambia travel together — by entry type:

20 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
91 both need a visa
30 access differs

Where Mauritania and Gambia can travel visa-free together

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.

Both visa-free (20)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 180 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Burkina Faso 90 days #154
Cape Verde 90 days #136
Dominica 21 days #70
Haiti 90 days #175
Ivory Coast 90 days #150
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mali 90 days #160
Micronesia 30 days #89
Niger 90 days #158
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Senegal 90 days #141
Seychelles 90 days #58
Sierra Leone 90 days #144
Singapore 30 days #12
Togo 30 days #155
Tunisia 90 days #131

Only Mauritania is visa-free (5)

Where else Mauritania goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Gambia

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 Mauritania citizens need a visa for Gambia?
Citizens of Mauritania can visit Gambia visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Mauritania citizens stay in Gambia without a visa?
Mauritania passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritania or Gambia?
The Gambia passport is stronger: 43 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Mauritania #159, Gambia #132.
Where can Mauritania and Gambia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 20 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Gambia?
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 Mauritania and Gambia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Mauritania passport ranking

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