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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Gambia?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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New Zealand vs Gambia: passport comparison

New Zealand

115

visa-free countries

Global rank: #28 · mobility 168

Gambia

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #132 · mobility 87.5
24

countries both New Zealand and Gambia can enter visa-free together

New Zealand + Gambia: passport compatibility

36%

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

Where New Zealand and Gambia travel together — by entry type:

24 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
127 access differs

Where New Zealand 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 (24)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Botswana 90 days #119
Dominica 180 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 14 days #122
Malawi 30 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
Tunisia 90 days #131
Vanuatu 120 days #105

How the entry rule changed: New Zealand → Gambia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The New Zealand → Gambia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4rule changes for the New Zealand passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens need a visa for Gambia?
Citizens of New Zealand can visit Gambia visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Gambia without a visa?
New Zealand passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — New Zealand or Gambia?
The New Zealand passport is stronger: 115 visa-free countries versus 43. Global rank: New Zealand #28, Gambia #132.
Where can New Zealand and Gambia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 24 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 New Zealand and Gambia?
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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