COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in The Gambia (13 November Update)
Can a resident enter the country?
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Yes
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Citizens and residents are allowed to enter the country.
Can a foreigner enter the country?
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Yes
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Foreigners are allowed to enter the country.
Is a test required on arrival?
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No with exceptions
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Passengers without a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival will be tested upon arrival.
Is a test certificate allowed?
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Yes
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Test certificates obtained outside of Gambia are accepted.
Test certificate required?
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Yes
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All arriving passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within 72 hours before arrival. Those with certificates will not be required to quarantine.
Is quarantine required on arrival?
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No with exceptions
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Those with valid certificates will not be required to quarantine. Those without a negative test or an expired test will be required to quarantine for 14 days and be tested at their own cost.
Airline restrictions
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Minimal
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International commercial flights have resumed operations.
Border restrictions
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Minimal
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The Gambia reopened its land, air, and sea borders.
Curfew restrictions
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Minimal
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Curfew restrictions have been lifted.
Social distancing restrictions
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Minimal
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Public and social gatherings are banned.
Internal travel restrictions
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Minimal
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Masks must be worn on public transportation.
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There are no intercity restrictions.
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Public transportation may operate with no more than 50 per cent of passenger capacity.
Non-essential shops open?
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Yes
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Non-essential shops are open.
Restaurants open?
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Yes
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Restaurants and eateries are open.
Bars and cafes open?
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Yes
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Bars, night-clubs and casinos are allowed to reopen.
Beaches and tourism sites open?
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No
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Beaches are closed.
Personal care services open?
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Yes
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Personal care services are open.
Places of worship open?
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No
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All churches and mosques are closed for public gatherings.
Events allowed?
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No
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Events are not allowed.
Masks required in public?
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Yes
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Wearing a face mask is mandatory in public places at all times.
建議
The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.