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title: "The Gambia for digital nomads: Banjul and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/the-gambia
description: "The Gambia for remote workers: Banjul scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (38/100). The Gambia has no digital-nomad visa. So…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# The Gambia for digital nomads: Banjul and the numbers behind it (2026)

Banjul is the only city in The Gambia in the dataset and scores 38/100 under balanced weights. The Gambia has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in The Gambia, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Banjul | 38 | — | 1.8 | Winter sun with direct European flights; Kololi and Kotu beaches | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/banjul |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 7.9 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 66th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 53/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 64.2 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.524 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa on arrival |
| EU (Germany) | 90 days visa-free |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for The Gambia yet.

## FAQ

### Is The Gambia good for digital nomads?

Banjul scores 38/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 983 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: climate and safety; weakest: quality of life.

### What is the cheapest city in The Gambia for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for The Gambia yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does The Gambia have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in The Gambia without a visa?

US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in The Gambia has the fastest internet?

Banjul, with a measured median download of 1.8 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is The Gambia?

The Gambia records 7.9 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 66th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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