Gambia
VERIFIED · MAY 202621 ENTRIESOTHER
Gambia is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
West African coastal country. Drug penalties strict. Same-sex relations criminalized (up to life). FGM banned (2015) — repeal attempts have not passed. Photography of military restricted.
DO NOT BRING
Same-sex relations · Drug trafficking · FGM (since 2015)
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Same-sex relations carry life-imprisonment maximum — among the strictest penalties in West Africa.
- 'Bumsters' (informal beach guides) common around resorts — friendly but persistent; courteous decline expected.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- FGM was criminalized in 2015 — a 2024 attempt to repeal the ban failed in National Assembly.
- Tourism is concentrated on the coast (Bakau, Serrekunda); upcountry travel is more conservative.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.