Senegal Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Senegal, a passport valid for at least six months from entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. You may be refused entry if you cannot provide evidence of your return/onward travel or proof of accommodation.
Visas
All EU citizens and British can visit Senegal without a visa.
Citizens of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West Africa States) enjoy free movement within all member states. The ECOWAS countries are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
In addition, nationals from the following countries can visit Senegal without a visa: Brazil, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Singapore, South Korea, Tunisia and the USA.
Nationals from countries not mentioned above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Senegal.
Visa Note
Visitors (aged nine months or over) also need to show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if travelling from an endemic area.
Validity
Visitors from visa-exempt countries can stay in Senegal for up to 90 days.
Application to
Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Senegal for information.
Temporary residence
A temporary residence permit has to be issued by the Police des Etrangers within 2 to 3 months.
Sufficient Funds
You must hold proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
Extension of stay
If you are staying in Senegal for more than three months, you must obtain a 'Carte d'Etranger'.
Entry with children
Children travelling alone must carry a notarised letter of consent from their parents/guardians.
Entry with pets
Pets need to be microchipped and must be vaccinated for rabies between 21 days and 6 months prior to entering Senegal. Additionally, a rabies titer test and a Veterinary Heath Certificate must be completed by a licenced veterinarian.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Republic of Senegal in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7938 4048.
Website:
Address: , 39 Marloes Road, London, W8 6LA,
Opening times:
Embassy of the Republic of Senegal in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 2340 540.
Website: http://www.ambasenegal-us.org
Address: NW, 2215 M Street, Washington D.C., 20037,
Opening times:
British Embassy in Senegal
Telephone: +221 33 823 7392.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-dakar
Address: , BP, Dakar, 6025,
Opening times:
Mon-Thur 0800-1630, Fri 0800-1230.
U.S. Embassy in Senegal
Telephone: +221 33 8794 000.
Website: https://sn.usembassy.gov/embassy/dakar/
Address: , Route des Almadies, Dakar, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thur 0800-1730, Fri 0800-1300.
