Senegal Visitor Visa

Senegal Visa Application Process

The first step of this process is to download the Senegal visa application form online. To do so, find the nearest Senegalese embassy using our handy Embassy Finder Tool.

Once you’ve found your embassy, we recommend contacting the consular section in advance to enquire about drop-off times and whether or not you’ll need an appointment. If the nearest Senegal embassy is too far to visit in person, you can also enquire about sending your documents via a pre-paid courier service.

The next step is to fill in your Senegal visa application form and get your documents together. A successful application will require:

• A passport that is valid at least 6 months from your date of entry into the country and that has at least 2 blank pages.
• 2 passport-size photos.
• Copies of your flight itinerary, confirmed accommodation and letter of invitation (if applicable).
• A duly completed and signed application form with 1 original copy (each form should be filled in by hand and signed).
• If applying for a Senegal business visa, you may be asked to provide a letter of invitation on official letterhead.
• Additional Senegalese visa requirements may exist depending on the category in which your nationality falls.

If you plan on sending your documents by post, make sure to do so with registered mail (take note of the tracking number) and send everything along with a pre-paid and self-addressed return envelope to the address indicated on the embassy’s website.

Once submitted, all you have to do is wait. The embassy will contact you at the email address you provided once they’ve reached a decision.

If you’d like to apply for a Senegal work visa or Senegal student visa to remain in the country long term, you would need to do so in coordination with your Senagalese-based company or university. In this case, it’s best to contact the embassy directly for nationality-specific application details.

Senegal Visa Form and Documents

your application should include 2 forms completed by hand and with an original signature (a photocopy may not be accepted). To fill in this form, you’ll want to have this information available:

• Your name, place and date of birth.
• Your passport details such as type (ordinary, diplomatic, etc), number and date of issue/expiry.
• Your home address, phone number and email.
• Your profession and employer details (or university name if you’re a student).
• The number of entries requested (Single or Multiple).
• Your dates of arrival and departure.
• Travel information if you plan on visiting other West African countries as part of your trip.
• Details on previous visits to the country.
• The name and contact information of any friends or family in the country.

Here are some additional tips to take into consideration when applying:

• Your photos must be in colour and taken in front of a white background. Pictures older than 6 months may not be accepted.
• Your application documents should be legible and completed in French or English.
• Include photocopies of everything, including your flight itinerary, hotel booking and the bio page of your passport.
• If your application is incomplete, your documents will not be processed. Be sure to mind the details and double-check everything.
• The embassy may decline to return your documents by post if you don’t have enough postage or you’ve arranged for them to be sent by regular mail. In the United States, for example, many embassies prefer to send documents via FedEx only.
• Check your email inbox regularly as this will be the main mode of communication with the embassy.

Visa for Senegal Status Check

Once you’ve applied, most requests are processed within 5 business days. You may or may not be able to contact the consular section for updates on your documents during this time. Many embassies ask that you do not call them to enquire about the status of your application.

Once a decision has been made, the consular section will send you an email at the address provided. In their message they will include:

• Whether your application has been accepted or denied.
• When you can stop by to pick up your passport.
• Instructions if you plan on collecting your documents by proxy (in most cases, you’ll need a signed letter of proxy and a copy of the applicant’s ID).

How Much Is a Visa to Senegal?

The Senegal visa fee has been waived for all international visitors. This means you can apply for your entry permit completely free of charge. You should, however, factor in other indirect Senegal visa costs such as the cost of passport photos and the price of renewing your passport if it’s due to expire.

More Senegal Tourist Visa Information

We hope the section above has helped answer some of your questions about travelling to Senegal with a visa. Please see our FAQ section below for some additional helpful information.