Senegal · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Senegal?

Entry rules for Senegal by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom, checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 58 countries and territories can visit Senegal without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 69 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 64 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free: 58
On arrival: 69
eVisa or ETA: 0
Visa required: 64

About 1.8 bn people (23% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Senegal: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Embassy of Senegal in the United KingdomUnited Arab Emirates, DR Congo, Congo and 4 more: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change

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Senegal entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	90 days	58	India, United States, Nigeria, Brazil	Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom
Visa on arrival	Not stated	69	China, Russia, Ethiopia, Egypt	Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom
Visa required	Not stated	61	Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mexico	Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom
Visa required	As granted	3	Hong Kong, Kosovo, Macao	Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom

Visa-free for 90 days: India, the US, Nigeria and 55 more

58 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom, checked 31 Oct 2026Catgory A : No visa is needed for entry and stay of up to 90 days.

Visa on arrival: China, Russia, Ethiopia and 66 more

69 nationalities

At Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) only; free of charge.

Source: Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom, checked 31 Oct 2026Category B : A special arrangement is in place at Dakar Blaise Diagne International airport (DSS) that allows applicants under this category to obtained a visa on arrival at Dakar Airport only.

Visa required: Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and 58 more

61 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom, checked 31 Oct 2026Category C and refugee travel document holders : A visa granted by the authorities is required before flying and entering into Senegal.

Visa required: Hong Kong, Kosovo and Macao

3 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Senegal, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom's own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Senegal, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Senegal?

It depends on your passport: 58 nationalities are visa-free, 69 get a visa on arrival and 64 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Senegal?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days (Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Senegal?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days (Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

Embassy of Senegal in the UK: visa nationals and categoriessenegal-embassy.uk · checked 31 Oct 2026
Embassy of Senegal in the UK: visa on arrival at Dakar airportsenegal-embassy.uk · checked 31 Oct 2026
Senegal Ministry of Foreign Affairs: embassies and consulatesdiplomatie.gouv.sn · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Embassy of Senegal in the United Kingdom (Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad). No change since.

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