Senegal Immigration and Visas

Senegal is a coastal country in North West Africa. It is bordered by Mauritania, Mali, and Guinea.
The primary language of Senegal is French, and the population is around 17,2 million.

Senegal’s primary exports are gold, refined petroleum, frozen fish, and phosphoric acid.

There are two types of visas in Senegal; the entry visa and the pre-approved visa.
Contact IBN Immigration Solutions, and we’ll assign a specialist in Senegal immigration to oversee your application for a Senegal visa.

Your Senegal immigration specialist will first arrange for a consultation to discuss your plans to visit Senegal and then determine which Senegal visa is the right one for you.

Your consultant will explain all the requirements necessary to apply for Senegal visas to ensure you are fully prepared for the application process.

Senegal Entry Visa

The entry visa is for tourists, business passengers, and foreigners holding a Senegalese work permit.
For business visitors, the visa is valid for 30 days.
For other travellers, the validity depends on the purpose of the visit.

Senegal Pre-Approved Visa

The pre-approved visa is for tourists and those who want to work in Senegal. The visa is valid for 30, 60, or 90 days, depending on the purpose of your visit.

Note: Senegal visas are subject to change at the discretion of the officer at the port of entry.

Your Senegal immigration specialist will go through the forms and documents required for you to apply for either of the Senegal visas. Your consultant will also help you to obtain the forms, so you can be sure that you meet all the requirements necessary to apply for your Senegal visa.

The forms and documents required are the same for both types of visas.

• A copy of your passport’s biodata page
• A copy of your travel itinerary
• A copy of your hotel reservation or a copy of proof of accommodation in Senegal.
• A copy of the mission order if the work permit is not yet issued. This applies to those who intend to work in Senegal.

Visa request letter

• A copy of the host company’s registration documents. This applies to those who intend to work in Senegal.

There are no fees or other costs to enter Senegal.

Your Senegal immigration consultant will explain why there are no costs or fees associated with Senegal Visa Applications.

There is a three-step process for visa applications. Your Senegal immigration consultant will go through the requirements of each step with you to ensure your application for a Senegal visa goes smoothly.

1. Apply at the Ministry of Interior in Senegal
2. Attend an in-country visa interview
3. Receive visa approval letter

Your consultant will provide you with an average turnaround time for the approval of Senegal visa applications.

All IBN’s immigration consultants strive to constantly remain up to date with immigration trends and patterns in the various countries in which we operate. In this instance, your consultant will ensure you stay appraised of any news or changes that affect Senegal visa requirements.

If you want to apply for a visa renewal you must provide the following forms and documents:

• A copy of your passport’s biodata page
• A copy of your travel itinerary
• A copy of your hotel reservation or a copy of proof of accommodation in Senegal
• A copy of the mission order if the work permit is not yet issued. This applies to those who intend to work in Senegal

Visa request letter

• A copy of the host company’s registration documents. This applies to those who intend to work in Senegal
• A copy of the previous or exhausted visa approval letter
• A copy of the previous entry stamps into Senegal. This is endorsed in the traveller’s passport on arrival