Short-stay entry visa (from a Senegalese embassy or consulate) and visa-free visits
Some nationalities can visit Senegal without a visa; others need an entry visa, which only Senegal's embassies and consulates abroad issue. In an official statement on 16 April 2026, the Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad warned that 'Senevisa.com' was a fraudulent visa site. It said that, so far, the rules in force set no application fee. Senegal has announced visa reciprocity and online payment several times, so check the current position with a Senegalese mission before you travel.
1 entry rule for Senegal based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country or having transited any airport in one need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Senegal
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Life in Senegal
Money
3
Currency
West African CFA Franc
XOF
West African CFA Franc
Cost of living
39
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
20–43%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18%
Annual scale: 0% to XOF 630,000; 43% above XOF 50,000,000.
Living
1
Happiness
#105 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Tourists and other short-term visitors to Senegal, especially those whose nationality needs a visa.
Eligibility
Where visas are issued
Visas for Senegal are issued exclusively by Senegalese diplomatic and consular missions abroad (Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement, 16 April 2026).
Visa-free nationals
Nationals of ECOWAS states and a number of other countries have historically entered without a visa. The current official list could not be confirmed online.
Entry conditions
Travellers should expect to show a valid passport, and vaccination certificates where required (for example yellow fever).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistValid passport
- FeesVisa application (dossier) fee
- Steps to applyCheck with the Senegalese embassy or consulate for your country whether you need
The full requirements are for members
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- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Senegal
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Other routes to Senegal
- StudyForeigner's identity card (carte d'identité d'étranger) for students
- Work permitsEmployment in Senegal: work contract approval and foreigner's establishment / identity card
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