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Senegal tourist visa

Your nationality determines whether you can visit without a visa, get a visa at Dakar Airport, or need a tourist visa before travelling.

Ways to get a Senegal tourist visa

  1. Visa-free visit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all ECOWAS and European Union member states, plus Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Djibouti, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Niger, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

  2. Visa on arrival at Dakar Airport

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of African Union member states qualify, except ECOWAS members, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. The separately listed countries and territories also qualify, including China, Hong Kong and Macao.

    Stay
    Up to 1 month.
    1. Bring your passport, round-trip air tickets and proof of accommodation.
    2. Get your visa on arrival at Dakar Airport.

  3. Tourist visa from a Senegalese diplomatic mission

    Visa needed

    Citizens of the countries listed as requiring a tourist visa before travel must apply at a Senegalese diplomatic mission.

    1. Apply for a tourist visa at a Senegalese diplomatic mission.
    2. Obtain your visa before travelling.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) and European Union member states, plus the other listed visa-exempt countries, can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.

Good to know

  • Bahrain and Solomon Islands appear in both the visa-on-arrival and advance-visa lists. Their entry route is unclear.
  • China appears in both the visa-free and visa-on-arrival lists.
  • Proposals to change visa rules were announced in 2019 and 2024. No start date for those changes is given.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Senegal?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) and European Union member states, plus the other listed visa-exempt countries, can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Senegal?

There are 3 options: Visa-free visit (no visa at all); Visa on arrival at Dakar Airport (a visa at the border); Tourist visa from a Senegalese diplomatic mission (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Senegal without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all ECOWAS and European Union member states, plus Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Djibouti, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Niger, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States.

How long can I stay on a Senegal tourist visa?

Up to 90 days for visa-free visits.

What documents do I need for a Senegal tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date..

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Senegal?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Senegal visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Senegal be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Senegal tourist visa rules?

On Senegal's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Senegal?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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