Travel from Gambia to Ivory Coast is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any Gambia citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Gambia passport holders can travel to Ivory Coast without a visa.
Generic country-level guidance for Ivory Coast. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Ivory Coast. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
No visa required for entry to Ivory Coast. Confirm the latest allowed-stay duration with the destination's official source before travel.
You're travelling to Ivory Coast (CI). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Ivory Coast: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2026-02-18). Review the country page for the specific areas and risks flagged before you go. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your itinerary touches Gambia (GM) and Ivory Coast (CI), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Typical September conditions at ABJ (Ivory Coast (CI)): mild. Typical lows around 22°C, highs around 28°C, moderate rainfall (~83mm for the month).