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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 arrivalA 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.
For transit through Senegal, foreigners must have a transit visa.
You can 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.
To bring pets into Senegal, all pets must have:
Microchip for pets. Your pet must be chipped with a 15-digit unencrypted microchip that complies with the ISO 11784/11785 standard.
Vaccinations. Your dog or cat must have a valid rabies vaccination after chipping.
Health certificate.
To learn more about the rules for importing your pets, visit the link: https://www.pettravel.com/immigration/senegal.cfm
If you need emergency services, you should call:
- Emergency medical assistance: tel. 15
- Fire protection: tel. 18
- Police: tel. 17
For information and advice on customs regulations in Senegal, please visit: https://www.aeroport-dakar.com/en/customs_dakar_airport.php#Douanes
Cars drive on the right in Senegal.
Speed limit - 50 km/h in cities, speed limit in rural areas - 90 km/h. For cars with a permissible total weight of more than 3500 kilograms, the speed should not exceed 90 km/h.
Foreign nationals with a valid local driver's license and international driver's license can drive a vehicle in Senegal for six months. Citizens of countries where driver's licenses are issued in French are allowed to drive vehicles with a national driver's license for one year.
The list of diplomatic missions of Senegal abroad can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.embassypages.com/senegal
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