Travel to Senegal for Switzerland citizenship

If you do not need a visa to enter, your total stay in the country must not exceed 90 days within a 180-day period. This applies when you are traveling as a tourist, visiting family or friends, attending business meetings, cultural or sporting events. A longer stay is possible, but you must apply for a visa.

The list of countries whose citizens can enter Senegal under the visa-free regime can be viewed here: https://www.aeroport-dakar.com/en/visa_on_arrival_senegal.php 

Citizens who do not have the right to enter the country under the visa-free regime are required to have a visa.

Depending on the purpose and duration of your trip to Senegal, different types of visas will be issued. If you plan to go as a tourist, visit family, or for other reasons, you will need to apply for different visas to Senegal.

• Visa on arrival
  A Senegalese visa can be obtained upon arrival at Dakar International Airport (DIASS) for entry and stay of up to 3 months free of charge.
  Upon arrival at Dakar International Airport, you must have the following documents with you
  • valid passport
  • return air ticket
  • Proof of accommodation if you are traveling for tourist purposes, or proof of business trip if you are traveling for business purposes

Tourist Visa to Senegal

Senegal tourist visa is issued to applicants who intend to visit Senegal for tourism and sightseeing purposes.

Documents required for obtaining a Senegal tourist visa

• Application form

• Two photos

• A passport that must be valid for at least six months after the date of your return from Senegal

• National ID and residence permit/Visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• Confirmation of residence (hotel/accommodation reservation).

• Air ticket booking (Copy of round-trip ticket)

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate

• For minors: birth certificate and travel permit signed by parents.

Please note that the embassy may require additional documents.

Processing time of a tourist visa to Senegal

The average processing time for a tourist visa to Senegal is 3-14 working days. It depends on your country of visa application.

Note: for travel documents of refugees and citizens of countries that do not have a consular agreement with Senegal, the processing period is subject to prior approval by the Ministry of the Interior of Senegal (the waiting period is from 30 to 45 days).

Visa fee for Senegal tourist visa

The visa fee for a Senegalese tourist visa is 50 euros. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or country of application.

Where to apply for a Senegalese tourist visa?

You apply for a Senegal visa at visa centers, embassies, or consulates, depending on which ones accept visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none in your country, you need to contact the nearest embassy or consulate at your address.

Additional documents

When entering Senegal, a foreigner must have:

• Passport or another valid travel document;

• A valid visa or other valid document giving the right to enter and stay in this territory, if required;

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate;

• In the case of transit through Senegal to another country - a permit to enter another country or a permit to stay in another country.