Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Probably no visa for tourism or business up to 90 days — the Gambian government says Commonwealth citizens are visa-exempt, but Smartraveller says a visa may be required. Confirm with the Gambian High Commission or your airline.
Add your travel date and we'll tell you exactly how much to panic, based on typical processing times.
Check the official source for current processing times.
The Gambian government lists Commonwealth citizens (including Australians) as visa-exempt for tourism or business visits up to 90 days. Smartraveller's wording is less definite and says a visa may be required. Confirm with the Gambian High Commission or your airline before travel. A US$20 airport security fee applies on arrival and departure by air (separate from any visa; under-2s and transit exempt).
For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Regular passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism or business (per Gambian government exemption) |
| Visa required | Check official source |
| Maximum stay | Up to 90 days (per Gambian government Commonwealth exemption — confirm) |
| Passport validity | Valid passport — exact remaining validity not confirmed in the sources we checked |
| Return/onward ticket | Not confirmed in the sources we checked |
| Arrival form | Not confirmed in the sources we checked |
| Last checked | 23 July 2026 |
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