Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Senegal need a visa for France?
SenegalFranceVisa requiredNationals of Senegal need a visa for short stays in France. (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I)
Diaspora: about 176,632 people born in Senegal live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Schengen tourist & business visaFrance issues the uniform Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for tourism, business and visits to family or friends, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in all Schengen countries. You apply to France when it is your main or only destination, normally in your country of legal residence, using France-Visas. The core rules (fee, insurance, passport and timing) are set by the EU Visa Code and are the same in every Schengen state; France sets its own application channels, and sets means of subsistence at EUR 120 per day (EUR 65 with a hotel booking, EUR 32.50 when hosted).Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.