๐ธ๐ณVisa requirements for Senegal
Who can enter Senegal, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 97 countries can enter Senegal without a visa in advance. All 97 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 97 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 145 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
97 nationalities
ร
land Islands
American Samoa
Anguilla
Aruba
Austria
Belgium
Benin
Bermuda
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Canada
Cape Verde
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
China
Cรดte dโIvoire
Croatia
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Djibouti
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Hungary
India
Isle of Man
Italy
Japan
Jersey
Kenya
Latvia
Liberia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Montserrat
Morocco
Netherlands
New Caledonia
Niger
Nigeria
Northern Mariana Islands
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Republic of the Congo
Rรฉunion
Romania
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Helena
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Togo
Tunisia
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Wallis and Futuna
Visa required in advance
145 nationalities
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brunei
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Chad
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Georgia
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Iceland
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Libya
Liechtenstein
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Senegal
Senegal has 8 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Bassari Country
- Diorom Boumak
- Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
- Gorรฉe
- Island of Saint-Louis
- Niokolo-Koba National Park
- Saloum Delta
- Stone Circles of Senegambia
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Senegal?
It depends on your passport. 97 nationalities can enter Senegal without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Senegal?
January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December, based on Dakar's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Senegal?
West African CFA franc (XOF). 1 USD is approximately 584.37 XOF.
What side of the road does Senegal drive on?
Senegal drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Senegal have?
8: Bassari Country, Diorom Boumak, Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Gorรฉe, Island of Saint-Louis, Niokolo-Koba National Park, Saloum Delta, Stone Circles of Senegambia.
What is the emergency number in Senegal?
17 / 18.
What time zone is Senegal in?
Dakar (UTC+0).
What is the nearest airport to Dakar?
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), about 43 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.