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Senegal visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Senegal? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

60Visa-free

0eVisa

75Visa on arrival

63Visa required

Senegal entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 60 can enter Senegal visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 75 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 63 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

135 of 198 passports can travel to Senegal without arranging anything before departure.

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Senegal entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Senegal
United States of America	Visa-free (90 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa-free (90 days)
Australia	Visa on arrival
Germany	Visa-free (90 days)
France	Visa-free (90 days)
India	Visa-free (90 days)
China	Visa on arrival
Nigeria	Visa-free (90 days)
South Africa	Visa on arrival
Brazil	Visa-free (90 days)
Philippines	Visa on arrival

Senegal visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Senegal.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	Visa required
Africa	22	25	6
Asia	7	13	31
Europe	28	9	8
North America	2	14	7
Oceania	0	12	2
South America	1	2	9

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 60

Austria90 days
Belgium90 days
Benin90 days
Brazil90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Burkina Faso90 days
Canada90 days
Cape Verde90 days
Central African Rep.90 days
Congo90 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Côte d'Ivoire90 days
Denmark90 days
Djibouti90 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gambia90 days
Germany90 days
Ghana90 days
Greece90 days
Guinea90 days
Guinea-Bissau90 days
Hungary90 days
India90 days
Ireland90 days
Italy90 days
Japan90 days
Latvia90 days
Liberia90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Malaysia90 days
Mali90 days
Malta90 days
Mauritania90 days
Mauritius90 days
Morocco90 days
Netherlands90 days
Niger90 days
Nigeria90 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Rwanda90 days
Sierra Leone90 days
Singapore90 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Togo90 days
Tunisia90 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
United Kingdom90 days
United States of America90 days

Visa on arrival 75

Visa required 63

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Senegal?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 60 can enter visa-free, 75 can get a visa on arrival and 63 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Senegal without a visa?

60 passports have visa-free access to Senegal, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Morocco, Rwanda and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Senegal offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 75 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Senegal. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Senegal?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 47 can enter Senegal visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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