Senegal visas
Whether you need a visa for Senegal depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. Nationals of many countries can enter visa-free for short stays, while others must obtain an entry visa, and Senegal has announced a reciprocal electronic visa for nationals of countries that require visas from Senegalese citizens. Visas and entry policy are set by the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, while residence permits, the foreigner identity card and border control are administered by the Direction de la Police des Étrangers et des Titres de Voyage (DPETV) within the Ministry of the Interior.
Senegalese visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Senegal — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Senegal to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Senegal — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Senegal.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Senegal as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Senegal long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Senegalese visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Senegal — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs (Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères); residence and border matters are handled by the Direction de la Police des Étrangers et des Titres de Voyage (DPETV) under the Ministry of the Interior
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.