Laws and customs
Same-sex relations are illegal and can lead to long prison sentences; there is zero tolerance.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), The Gambia travel advice: safety and securityDrug possession is severely punished; more than 250 g of cocaine carries the maximum penalty.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: The Gambia, useful informationSpreading false information or derogatory statements against the government or public officials, including online, can carry 15 years in prison.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: The Gambia, useful informationSmoking in public places and in the street is strictly prohibited. Do not photograph military installations and some official buildings.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: The Gambia, useful information
Sources for this guide
- GOV.UK (FCDO), The Gambia travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: July 7, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: The Gambia, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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