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Senegal passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Senegal passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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32Visa-free
46eVisa
22Visa on arrival
98Visa required

Senegal passport at a glance

With a Senegal passport you can enter 32 destinations visa-free and 22 with a visa on arrival, so 54 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 46 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 98 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Senegal

Do Senegal passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Senegal passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Senegal passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa228167
Asia481920
Europe00243
North America42512
Oceania2327
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Senegal passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 32
eVisa 46
Visa on arrival 22
Visa required 98

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Senegal passport holders visit without a visa?

Senegal passport holders can visit 32 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Morocco, Philippines, Rwanda, Ghana and others. Adding the 22 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 54 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Senegal passport holders?

22 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Senegal passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mauritius, Bolivia, Macau, Bangladesh, Burundi and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Senegal passport holders travel with an eVisa?

46 destinations let Senegal passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Senegal passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Senegal passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Senegal passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Senegal passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Senegal passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Senegal passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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