🇬🇲 Gambia visa requirements for Peruvian citizens
Yes — Peruvian citizens need a visa to enter Gambia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Peru passport holders
Peruvian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Gambia. Applications generally go through a Gambia embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Gambia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Peruvian passport ranks #61 worldwide, opening 132 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (90 visa-free, 37 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Gambia is not among them — it is one of the 33 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Gambian citizens traveling to Peru face the same requirement (visa required).
Across Western Africa as a whole, 5 of 16 destinations are open to Peruvian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Gambia
- Capital
- Banjul
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- dalasi (D)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Gambia?
Yes — Peruvian citizens need a visa to enter Gambia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Gambia?
The currency in Gambia is the dalasi (D). The capital city is Banjul.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Peruvian citizens traveling to Gambia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Gambia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.