SenegalNetherlands: Visa required

SenegalNetherlands

Do Senegal passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Visa required

Yes. Senegal passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Netherlands.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance4,630 km, straight line (~5h 57m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Netherlands134 of 238 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting Senegal: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Netherlands

Senegal passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Senegal passport holders

See all Senegal destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Senegal passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Yes. Senegal passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Netherlands.

How far is Netherlands from Senegal?

About 4,630 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 57m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Netherlands?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Netherlands?

112.

What time zone is Netherlands in?

Amsterdam (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km away.

How many countries can enter Netherlands without a visa?

134 of the 238 nationalities this site tracks can enter Netherlands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Senegal passport holders visit without a visa instead of Netherlands?

San Marino.

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.

About Senegal

Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds the Gambia, a country occupying a narrow strip of land along the banks of the Gambia River, which separates Senegal's southern region of Casamance from the rest of the country. It also shares a maritime border with Cape Verde. The capital and largest city of Senegal is Dakar.

CapitalDakar

RegionWestern Africa

Population18.9M

Area196,722 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+221

Drives on theright

TimezoneDakar (UTC+0)

Nearest airportBlaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 43 km

Emergency number17 / 18

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,955 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.4M (2017)

Climate in Dakar

Warmest October, coolest April, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Dakar, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	23°C	20.9°C	0mm	313h
February	24°C	22.2°C	0mm	308h
March	21.8°C	20.5°C	0mm	343h
April	20.7°C	19.7°C	0mm	345h
May	21.5°C	20.7°C	0mm	360h
June	24.8°C	24°C	0mm	335h
July	26.9°C	25.7°C	52mm	280h
August	27.7°C	26.7°C	96mm	315h
September	27.9°C	26.6°C	171mm	288h
October	28.8°C	27.6°C	13mm	327h
November	28.6°C	26.9°C	0mm	296h
December	24.3°C	23.2°C	0mm	310h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Senegal is a country in West Africa. Formerly a French colony, it is the westernmost country in the Old World.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bassari Country
Diorom Boumak
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Gorée
Island of Saint-Louis
Niokolo-Koba National Park
Saloum Delta
Stone Circles of Senegambia

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About Netherlands

The Netherlands, also informally known as Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces and three overseas special municipalities. European Netherlands has land borders with Germany to the east and with Belgium to the south, and a coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium in the North Sea. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official languages in the Caribbean territories. People from the Netherlands are referred to as Dutch.

CapitalAmsterdam

RegionWestern Europe

Population18.1M

Area41,850 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesDutch

Calling code+31

Drives on theright

TimezoneAmsterdam (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 11 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$73,684 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.3M (2020)

Climate in Amsterdam

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Amsterdam, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.6°C	4.1°C	58mm	107h
February	9.2°C	4.8°C	133mm	143h
March	9.6°C	3.2°C	46mm	250h
April	15.4°C	5.2°C	24mm	340h
May	17.1°C	7.8°C	20mm	408h
June	20.7°C	13.1°C	72mm	330h
July	19.9°C	12.7°C	93mm	347h
August	23.9°C	16°C	100mm	346h
September	19.4°C	11.2°C	69mm	283h
October	14°C	8.8°C	145mm	165h
November	12.2°C	6.2°C	54mm	156h
December	7.6°C	2.9°C	111mm	94h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Netherlands is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern Europe. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag

December 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag

January 1, 2027Nieuwjaarsdag

Full source list on About.