The Gambia Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of January 15, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of January 15, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated August 3, 2018 · gov.uk advice
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
January 15, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for The Gambia since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is The Gambia safe? What the official advisory says
in The Gambia due to crime , unrest , and inadequate health infrastructure .
Crime Petty street crime and home burglaries happen often in The Gambia. This is most common in the Banjul area and tourist spots.
Do not display cash and valuable personal property. Avoid walking alone, including on beaches, in tourist areas, and after dark.
Unrest A separatist rebel group operates in the Casamance region of southern Senegal. There has been sporadic fighting along The Gambia’s southern border in the recent past. Stay on main roads and do not travel at night if travelling near or across the southern border.
Health The Gambia’s health infrastructure is inadequate. Health services, hygiene, and quality control do not meet U.S. standards of care. Pharmacies are not well regulated. Locally available medications may be unsafe.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of January 15, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
The Gambia travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for The Gambia?
As of January 15, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates The Gambia at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the The Gambia travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on January 15, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for The Gambia?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated August 3, 2018). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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