The Gambia entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Tourist visa not required.(read the official text for how long you can stay) Official visa text
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for the duration of your stay. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Gambia, The travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 13 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for the Gambia and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
Other passports: British passport · Australian passport
Do Canadians need a visa for the Gambia?
In short: Tourist visa not required (read the official text for how long you can stay).
Our one-line summary of the first official line below, which matches a wording we recognise. It applies to Canadian citizens; read the full official text, which may add conditions.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: not required
Business visa: not required
Work permit: required
If you wish to stay in The Gambia for more than 30 consecutive days, you can apply for a 30-day extension from the Gambia Immigration Department. However, on the 56th day, you will need to apply for a residence permit if you wish to remain in the country.
Visa information – Gambia Immigration Department
Official source: Government of Canada – Gambia, The travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 13 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for the Gambia?
In short: Valid for the duration of your stay.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Official source: Government of Canada – Gambia, The travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 13 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for the Gambia (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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