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Presidential elections

The Gambia’s presidential election will take place on Saturday 5 December.

The nomination period runs from 3 to 14 November, followed by the official campaign period from 16 November to 3 December. There may be large gatherings and increased activity across the country during this period. If you are travelling in The Gambia:

check local news before travelling

follow the advice of local authorities

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

see general advice for women travellers

read our guide on disability and travel abroad

see general advice for LGBT+ travellers

read about safety for solo and independent travel

see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

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