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South Africa visa requirements for Gambia citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa required
Yes — Gambia citizens need a visa for South Africa.
Entry details
On a Gambia passport, you need a visa obtained in advance for South Africa. The Gambia passport currently ranks #136 of 199 worldwide, with 65 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
South Africa is selective but not restrictive, admitting 86 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #97 with 98 open destinations. As fellow Africa countries, their rules are frequently tied to regional arrangements. The reverse direction is smoother: South Africa passport holders get visa-free for Gambia.
In the opposite direction, South Africa citizens travelling to Gambia face: visa-free for up to 90 days.
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