🇬🇲Gambia

Typically bring

• Valid passport (passport validity usually 6 months or more from entry date).
• Return or onward travel ticket / proof of further journey.
• Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation (optional but handy).
• Evidence of sufficient funds or recent bank statement.
• Travel/medical insurance certificate (recommended, though not mandatory).

Watch out for

• Letting your passport expire before the planned stay ends can cause entry or exit issues.
• Not having proof of funds may lead to denial of entry at the border.
• Ignoring recommended health precautions (malaria pills, mosquito protection) can affect your health.
• Attempting to extend your stay beyond 90 days without proper immigration approval is not allowed.

Good to know

• The local currency is Gambian Dalasi (GMD); USD is widely accepted, and ATMs are available in major towns.
• English is the official language, though many locals speak regional languages like Mandinka, Wollof, and Fula.
• Power plugs are of the UK type (G); bring a universal adapter if needed.
• Petty theft can occur in markets and crowded areas, so keep valuables secure and use a money belt.