Visa Rules for Travelers: Namibia has updated its visa-on-arrival list, with 121 countries eligible and more than 60 excluded—Gambia is included, while Nigeria is not. Border Security & Migration: The Gambia Immigration Department says it intercepted 91 would-be irregular migrants in Tanji and arrested four suspected smugglers, including many women and minors. Identity & Travel Trust: The Gambia launched GAM ID, a unified national identity system with biometric enrolment, aiming to strengthen trusted identity and public services. Passport Fraud Watch: A court case continues over alleged passport corruption, while separate reporting highlights recycled fake Gambian passports used in UK attempts—raising concerns for border checks. Tourism Cost Pressure: Parliament is urging review of the Securiport airport security-fee contract, after complaints that the $20 levy hurts tourism. Health & Access: A UK charity pilot is testing 3D scanning/printing for prosthetic sockets in The Gambia. MICE & Air Access: A policy push argues The Gambia’s conference growth is held back by limited international flight schedules. Travel Deals: TUI Musement launches short overnight “Multi Day Experiences,” including Gambia. New Route: Birmingham Airport announced a new weekly direct flight to Banjul starting Nov 2, 2026.