Senegal
General visa requirements for travelling to Senegal. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Tourist visa (US & Canada Tourist Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
US and Canadian citizens can visit Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days. For diplomatic/official travel, US passport must be valid 9 months beyond intended stay.
Eligibility
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Nationality
United States and Canada citizens
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Purpose of visit
Allowed for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, or bank statement; Minimum amount: €50 per day
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from yellow fever risk areas; Validity months: 120
Tourist visa (European Non-EU Tourist Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
UK, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland citizens enjoy visa-free access for up to 90 days.
Eligibility
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Nationality
United Kingdom and European non-EU countries
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Purpose of visit
Allowed for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, or bank statement; Minimum amount: €50 per day
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: No
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from yellow fever risk areas; Validity months: 120
Tourist visa (Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- Upon arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport
- Fee
- €50
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Visa on arrival is only available at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), not at land borders. Nationals of 78 countries are eligible. Travelers from restricted countries may still obtain visa with an official invitation letter or proof of accommodation.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of most countries except Hong Kong (BNO), Kosovo, Macao, and Yemen are eligible for visa on arrival
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Purpose of visit
Allowed for tourism and business purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: No
-
Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash (EUR); Amount: €50
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from yellow fever risk areas; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare all required documents before travel: valid passport, round-trip air tickets with matching departure dates, proof of accommodation.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee upon arrival at airport immigration.
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Document submission
Submit documents at Dakar Airport immigration counter.
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Visa collection
Receive visa sticker or stamp for one-month stay.
Tourist visa (Asian Countries Tourist Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Five Asian countries are exempt from Senegal visa requirements for tourist visits up to 90 days.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Selected Asian countries including India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia
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Purpose of visit
Allowed for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, or bank statement; Minimum amount: €50 per day
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: No
-
International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from yellow fever risk areas; Validity months: 120
Tourist visa (Brazil Tourist Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Brazil is the only South American country with visa-free access to Senegal.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Brazilian citizens
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Purpose of visit
Allowed for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, or bank statement; Minimum amount: €50 per day
-
Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: No
-
International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from yellow fever risk areas; Validity months: 120
Tourist visa (EU Tourist Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
All EU countries enjoy visa-free access to Senegal for up to 90 days.
Eligibility
-
Nationality
European Union member states citizens
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Purpose of visit
Allowed for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
-
Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, or bank statement; Minimum amount: €50 per day
-
Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: No
-
International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from yellow fever risk areas; Validity months: 120
Tourist visa (ECOWAS Tourist Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Citizens of ECOWAS can visit Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Eligibility
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Nationality
ECOWAS member states citizens (note: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially withdrew from ECOWAS on January 29, 2025)
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Purpose of visit
Allowed for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
-
Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, or bank statement; Minimum amount: €50 per day
-
Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: No
-
International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from yellow fever risk areas; Validity months: 120
Tourist visa (African Non-ECOWAS Tourist Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Approximately 25 African countries total are exempt from Senegal visa requirements.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Selected African countries outside ECOWAS including Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, Mauritius, South Africa
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Purpose of visit
Allowed for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
-
Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, or bank statement; Minimum amount: €50 per day
-
Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: No
-
International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from yellow fever risk areas; Validity months: 120