{"id":94384,"date":"2026-02-18T19:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambia-extends-free-visa-status-to-india"},"modified":"2026-02-18T20:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T20:17:15","slug":"gambia-extends-free-visa-status-to-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambia-extends-free-visa-status-to-india","title":{"rendered":"Gambia Extends Free Visa Status to India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Gambia has reinstated visa-free entry for Indian passport holders as of February 2026, boosting travel ties and elevating India\u2019s Henley Passport Index ranking to 75th with access to 56 destinations.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This policy shift simplifies access to the West African nation\u2019s beaches, wildlife, and culture for Indian tourists and business travellers.<\/p>\n<p>The Gambia previously offered visa-free access to Indians, but it lapsed, requiring visas until this recent extension confirmed in the Henley Passport Index update on February 13, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Indian citizens can now enter without prior approval for tourism or short stays, typically up to 90 days, though official confirmation via passport validity and advisories is advised.<\/p>\n<p>The move aligns with Gambia\u2019s tourism recovery efforts post-Covid, targeting India\u2019s booming outbound travel market of over 30 million annual trips.<\/p>\n<p>It reciprocates growing India-Gambia ties, including 2022 diplomatic visa exemption ratification and collaborations in IT, defense, and development aid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. 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