Vietnam to The Gambia visa requirements

Yes, a visa is required. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders must obtain a Gambian entry visa in advance from a Gambian diplomatic mission before traveling. Vietnam is not on Gambia's visa-exempt list, is not eligible for visa on arrival, and Gambia has no eVisa system. As of mid-2026, a Vietnam (VN) ordinary passport holder needs a visa to enter The Gambia (GM) for tourism. Gambia grants visa-free entry mainly to African Union and ECOWAS members, Commonwealth countries, EU/EFTA states, and a short list of others (e.g. Indonesia, Turkey, UAE); Vietnam is not included. Visa on arrival at Banjul International Airport is limited to a small number of nationalities (e.g. US, and certain European countries) and to travelers with no Gambian diplomatic mission in their country. Gambia does not operate an electronic visa (eVisa) system, so the only reliable channel for Vietnamese travelers is a paper visa applied for at a Gambian embassy/consulate or High Commission before departure (the nearest missions to Vietnam are typically in Beijing, the Gulf, or Europe). The single-entry tourist visa is generally valid for 3 months from issue with a stay of up to 90 days. Separately, all travelers pay a security fee of roughly USD 20 (or equivalent in EUR/dalasi) on both arrival and departure at the airport, in cash. Because Gambia is in West Africa and not part of the Schengen area, Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. Given that no visa-free or VOA channel is confirmed for Vietnam, the conservative and correct verdict is visa-required.