Business & investor visas
Senegalese Business Visa
A short-stay route for business meetings, negotiations and company set-up activities, for travellers who are not visa-exempt.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Senegal government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa d'affaires (court séjour)
- Route type
- Short-stay business entry
- Business set-up
- Company registration via APIX
- Maximum stay
- Up to 3 months
- Short-stay entry; longer stays require a residence card.
- Passport validity
- 6 months minimum
- Where to apply
- Senegalese embassy or consulate
- Only if your nationality is not visa-exempt.
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals travelling for meetings, negotiations, conferences or to begin setting up a business
- Non-exempt nationals who require an entry visa for a business trip
How to apply
- Visa-exempt nationals enter for a short business stay without a visa
- Non-exempt nationals apply for a short-stay entry visa at a Senegalese embassy or consulate
- Use APIX for company registration and investor support
Requirements
- A passport (or recognised travel document) valid for at least 6 months, with blank pages.
- Either a visa exemption — nationals of the listed countries may enter for business for up to 3 months without a visa — or an entry visa obtained before travel if your nationality is not exempt.
- Evidence of the business purpose, such as a letter of invitation from the host company or event organiser in Senegal.
- Proof of accommodation and an onward or return ticket.
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate where required by your route.
Documents you may need
- Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
- Letter of invitation from the host company or organiser in Senegal
- Evidence of your own company, registration or trade documents
- Proof of accommodation in Senegal
- Onward or return ticket
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate if required by your route
Frequently asked questions
Senegal issues a single short-stay entry visa for non-exempt nationals that covers tourism, business and transit; there is no distinct business-visa category. Carry documents showing the business purpose. If your nationality is visa-exempt, you can attend business meetings for up to 3 months without any visa.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.