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Senegal visa on arrival

Eligible travellers can get a visa at Dakar Airport for a stay of up to 1 month.

Ways to get a Senegal visa on arrival

  1. 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. Citizens of the separately listed countries and territories also qualify.

    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.

Who needs it

Eligible travellers who need a visa can use this route when arriving at Dakar Airport.

Who doesn't

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

How to apply

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

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
  • Round-trip air tickets.
  • Proof of accommodation.

Good to know

  • You must arrive at Dakar Airport. This option is not available at land borders.
  • No fee or processing time is given.
  • Bahrain and Solomon Islands appear in both the visa-on-arrival and advance-visa lists.
  • China is also listed as visa-exempt.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Senegal?

Eligible travellers who need a visa can use this route when arriving at Dakar Airport. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need a visa for their permitted visit.

How long can I stay on a Senegal visa on arrival?

Up to 1 month.

What documents do I need for a Senegal visa on arrival?

Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.; Round-trip air tickets.; Proof of accommodation..

How do I apply for a Senegal visa on arrival?

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

What rules do I have to follow on a Senegal visa on arrival?

You must arrive at Dakar Airport. This option is not available at land borders.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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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