Senegal
* Please see visa section
Passports
Passport valid for
at least six months after date of entry required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above (except 1. nationals of Australia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who do require a visa) for stays of up to three months;
(b) nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Israel, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Taiwan (China) and Togo for stays of up to three months;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.Note
Applications from nationals of the following countries must be referred to the authorities in Dakar and will therefore take longer (up to 21 days): Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cambodia, Chile, China (PR), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Guyana, Hong Kong (SAR), Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (Dem Rep), Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Maldives, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russian Federation, São Tomé e Príncipe, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovak Republic, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Vietnam and Yemen.Types of visa and cost
Entry: US$5 (up to 15 days); US$13 (15 to 30 days); US$18 (up to 90 days). Cheques are not accepted.Validity
Three months from the date of issue for stays of up to three months.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. The visa section at the Embassy of Senegal in London is open 1000-1330 for lodging and 1300-1500 for collection.Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Two completed application forms. (d) Letter of invitation or confirmed hotel booking, if applicable. (e) Self-addressed, stamped recorded delivery envelope for postal applications. (f) Evidence of return tickets. (g) Company letter for business trips.Note
A WHO vaccination card, with current Yellow Fever and Cholera vaccinations, may be required if national is traveling from an endemic area.Working days required
At least three. Nationals who must submit their applications to the authorities in Dakar prior to travel should submit their visa applications at least 21 days before the intended date of departure.Temporary Residence
Enquire at Embassy (see Passport/Visa Information).
No Test Required
None
Embassy of the Republic of Senegal in the UK
39 Marloes Road, London W8 6LA, UK
Tel: (020) 7937 7237 or 7938 4048.
Website: www.senegalembassy.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; 0930-1300 (visa applications).Embassy of the Republic of Senegal in the USA
2112 Wyoming Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 234 0540 or 0541.
Website: www.senegalembassy-us.org
Most visits to Senegal are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Travelers are advised against road travel in the western Casamance, due to isolated incidents of banditry.
Pick pocketing and street crime is common in parts of Dakar. Travelers should take sensible precautions and avoid carrying valuables in public.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisaions for the latest travel advice:British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
