You do not need a visa for Republic of The Gambia if you have a Polish passport

No visa needed

Polish citizens can enter Republic of The Gambia without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Polish citizens need a visa for Republic of The Gambia?

No. Polish citizens can enter Republic of The Gambia without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Republic of The Gambia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Polish travellers

These rules apply specifically to Polish passport holders entering Republic of The Gambia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Gambia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Gambia.
United States Department of State Last checked 2026-06-30
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Gambia
Travelers should consider: -Yellow Fever vaccination; -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - The Gambia Last checked 2026-06-30
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Gambia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Gambia.
Last checked 2026-06-30
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Gambia.
Last checked 2026-06-30
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Gambia if they stay within the airport transit area. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-06-01