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Senegal visa

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In Senegal, information on entry is published by the ministry of African integration and foreign affairs, in its "Visiter le Sénégal" section. The page consulted on 17 September 2026 states that the terms of the entry visa changed as of May 1, 2015: nationals of certain countries are exempt from a visa for a stay of less than three months with a passport valid for at least six months, while the others must apply for one. The application is filed with the competent consular post.

Updated on 10 October 2026 · Official sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs of Senegal
Submission channel
Senegalese consular post responsible for the country of residence; the page of the consulate general of Senegal in Paris describes the procedure of that post
Electronic visa
Not stated on the portal consulted
Portal language
French

Do you need a visa?

Nauru passport: visa required for a short tourist stay.

For a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport. To work, study or stay longer, the rules are different: check your situation.

Good to know

General rule stated by the source: nationals of a country not mentioned in the list of exemptions need a visa to enter Senegal (application at the consulate).

Official source: Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs (Senegal) — Visiting Senegal: visa-exempt countriesMinistère de l'Intégration africaine et des Affaires étrangères (Sénégal) — Visiter le Sénégal : pays exemptés de visa (new tab) Verified on 24 September 2026

All destinations for this nationality

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Senegal visa: who needs one?

Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.

Visa exemption 59

List of nationalities

Visa required 138

List of nationalities

A nationality missing from this list does not establish a visa exemption. Consult the official authority.

Documented visa types

Entry visa exemption for a stay of less than three months
The ministry's page states that nationals of certain countries benefit from it, provided they hold a passport valid for at least six months. The list of countries appears on the official page and falls under the nationality selector on this page. Official page (new tab)
Entry visa — application with optional referral to the ministry of the interior
The page of the consulate general in Paris describes a category of countries for which referral to the services of the ministry of the interior is optional. The classification by country appears on the official page. Official page (new tab)
Entry visa — application with mandatory referral to the ministry of the interior
The page of the consulate general in Paris describes a category of countries for which referral to the services of the ministry of the interior is mandatory and prior entry authorization is required. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The ministry's page states that the terms of the entry visa for Senegal changed as of May 1, 2015. It lists the countries whose nationals do not need a visa for a stay of less than three months, subject to a passport valid for at least six months, and specifies that nationals of other countries do need a visa. These lists are organized by nationality: they fall under the nationality selector on this page and are not reproduced here.

For the procedure itself, the ministry's page refers to the consulate general of Senegal in Paris. That consular page divides countries into three categories: visa exemption, optional referral to the services of the ministry of the interior, and mandatory referral to those services. The procedure described is that of this post and may differ from one consulate to another.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Check on the official page whether a visa exemption applies for a stay of less than three months.
  2. Where applicable, identify the Senegalese consular post responsible for the country of residence.
  3. Determine the applicable category according to the consular page: optional or mandatory referral to the services of the ministry of the interior.
  4. Where referral is mandatory, first request an authorization to enter Senegalese territory by an application addressed to the minister.
  5. Gather the documents requested and file the application with the consular post.
  6. According to the consular page, nationals of countries subject to mandatory referral are advised to file their application two months in advance.

Documents mentioned by the authority

List as published by the consulate general of Senegal in Paris; it depends on the category and on the situation, and may differ from one consular post to another. Only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the consulate general of Senegal in Paris advises nationals of countries subject to mandatory referral to the ministry of the interior to file their application two months before the trip. No processing time is announced: "Not stated on the portal consulted".

After the decision

The decision rests with the Senegalese authorities. The pages consulted describe neither the handover of the visa, nor its period of validity, nor the avenues of appeal: "Not stated on the portal consulted".

The ministry's page points out that the exemption condition for a stay of less than three months assumes a passport valid for at least six months.

Prepare your application

Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Senegal?

The official page states that nationals of certain countries are exempt from a visa for a stay of less than three months and that the others must apply for one.

Where is the application filed?

With the Senegalese consular post responsible for the country of residence. The ministry's page refers to the consulate general of Senegal in Paris, whose page describes the procedure of that post.

Which documents are requested?

According to the page of the consulate general in Paris: two passport photographs, the completed application form, a passport valid for six months and a copy of it, a repatriation guarantee, a round-trip ticket, evidence of accommodation and an international vaccination certificate.

What is the prior entry authorization?

According to the consular page, for the category of countries subject to mandatory referral to the services of the ministry of the interior, an authorization to enter Senegalese territory is required; it is issued on an application addressed to the minister.

What are the fees and processing times?

Not stated on the portal consulted for the fees. As for processing times, the consular page advises nationals of countries subject to mandatory referral to file two months before the trip.

Is there an electronic visa?

Not stated on the portal consulted.

Points to check with the authority

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