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Destination

Gambia

Africa · Banjul

Entry details

Visa required

  • Source's ruleVisa required
  • Passport validityValid for period of stay

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 26 °C
25
26
25
25
25
27
27
27
27
28
28
26
Sea⌀ 28 °C
24
24
25
26
28
29
30
30
30
31
30
25
Rainfall⌀ 60 mm
0
0
0
0
2
12
138
245
260
59
0
1
Wind⌀ 6 м/с
6
6
6
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
Daylight⌀ 12 h
11
12
12
12
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12
11
Tourism: 620K international tourists a year▲ +297% over 5 yearsmoderate
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • Christmas Day

    December 25, 2026

    Fri · in 87d

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Independence Day

    February 18, 2027

    Thu · in 142d

  • Good Friday

    March 26, 2027

    Fri · in 178d

  • Easter Monday

    March 29, 2027

    Mon · in 181d

  • Labour Day

    May 1, 2027

    Sat · in 214d

  • Africa Day

    May 25, 2027

    Tue · in 238d

  • Revolution Day

    July 22, 2027

    Thu · in 296d

UNESCO sites

2

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites
    2003Cultural
    Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites

    Kunta Kinteh Island, formerly called James Island and St Andrew's Island, is an island in the Gambia River, 30 km (19 mi) from the river mouth and near Juffureh in the Republic of the Gambia. Fort James is located on the island. It is less than 3.2 km from Albreda on the river's northern bank. As an important historical site in the West African slave trade, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with related sites including a ruined Portuguese chapel and a colonial warehouse in Albreda, the Maurel Frères Building in Juffureh, and Fort Bullen and Six-Gun Battery, which are located at the mouth of the Gambia River.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Stone Circles of Senegambia
    2006Cultural
    Stone Circles of Senegambia©

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow feverCDC recommends vaccinationcert. if from risk countries
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap watersafely managed water: 48%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BMeningococcalTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited50%
Mobile datapricey$3.6/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
−22%cheaper than home
Food
Healthy dietGMD 91.9/day≈ ₽105/day

Frequently asked questions

Gambia: do Russia citizens need a visa?

Yes, Russia citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid Valid for period of stay. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Russia citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

Similar visa-free destinations

Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+7 495 695-45-45MFA Crisis Centre (DSKC), 24/7
Register your trip for emergenciesEmbassies & consulates — official MFA list

About the country

Capital
Banjul
Continent
Africa
Population
2,280,102
Area
11,300 km²
Currency
Dalasi · GMD
▼ 15.6%1 RUB = 0.8767 GMD
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
16:10UTC+0

−3h vs. your time

Sockets
G

230 V · 50 Hz

Emergency
17police
16ambulance
18fire
Calling code
+220
Languages
English, mnk, wof, Wolof
Borders
🇸🇳 Senegal