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Gâmbia: o que saber antes da viagem

O essencial

  • A 28-day entry stamp is issued without a visa. An airport security fee of USD 20 is payable on arrival and departure; carry cash as card machines may be unavailable.
  • Cash-based economy. Major hotels may accept cards, but payment connections can fail and only a limited range of ATMs accepts foreign cards.

Entrada e vistos

British citizen passport: A 28-day entry stamp is issued without a visa. An airport security fee of USD 20 is payable on arrival and departure; carry cash as card machines may be unavailable. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Validade do passaporte: Valid for the duration of the stay.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: gov.uk ↗

Dinheiro

Usa-se principalmente dinheiro vivo. Cartões raramente aceitos.

Apple Pay — sem dados · Google Pay — sem dados

  • Cash-based economy. Major hotels may accept cards, but payment connections can fail and only a limited range of ATMs accepts foreign cards.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: smartraveller.gov.au ↗

Regras e proibições

Proibido

  • Photographing airports, government buildings, military installations or embassies.

Leis que turistas violam sem saber

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Cultura e roupas

Religião: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Roupas: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Clima

June–October is the main rainy season; floods and landslides can damage roads.

Mês a mês
  • janeiro: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • fevereiro: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • março: Mar: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • abril: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • maio: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • junho: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • julho: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • agosto: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • setembro: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • outubro: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • novembro: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • dezembro: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Melhor época: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: travel.gc.ca ↗

O que levar

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Prático

Tomadas: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Água: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Trânsito: pela direita

Seguro: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

As regras de entrada mudam. Antes da viagem, consulte o site da embaixada ou do serviço de imigração do país.