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.
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
2UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites2003Cultural
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 Senegambia2006Cultural
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
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.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Gambia: do Turkmenistan citizens need a visa?
Yes, Turkmenistan 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.
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:+993 12 44-56-92MFA consular service hotlineAbout the country
- Capital
- Banjul
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 2,280,102
- Area
- 11,300 km²
- Currency
- Dalasi · GMD
- Time zone
- 17:09UTC+0
- Sockets
- G
- Emergency
- 17police16ambulance18fire
- Calling code
- +220
- Languages
- English, mnk, wof, Wolof
- Borders
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
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