Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit GM?

UK ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for tourism in The Gambia. You receive a free 28-day entry stamp on arrival, extendable twice (28 days each) at the Immigration Office in Banjul or tourist police stations. British citizens holding an ordinary passport can travel to The Gambia visa-free for short tourist visits. The Gambia, a fellow Commonwealth member, grants UK nationals a passport stamp on arrival valid for 28 days, which can be extended twice for 28 days each (up to roughly 90 days total) at the Immigration Department in Banjul or tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area. There is no visa fee, but all arriving and departing passengers must pay an Airport Security Fee of USD 20 (payable in EUR, GBP or Gambian dalasi). Your passport must remain valid for the duration of your stay; carriers commonly require at least 6 months and a blank page. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from a country with risk of transmission. For stays longer than the maximum extended period, a residence permit is required. This guidance reflects the official UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice as of 30 May 2026; no visa-on-arrival or eVisa is needed for the standard tourist visit.