What documents does a Algeria citizen need for a Senegal visa?

- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry - Yellow fever vaccination certificate — mandatory, entry can be refused without it - Return or onward ticket - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation) - Passport-size photo - Biometrics: fingerprints taken at the immigration counter on arrival - Travel health insurance: recommended, not mandatory

What types of visas can Algeria citizens get for Senegal?

- Short-stay tourist visa on arrival: single entry, up to 90 days, fee ~XOF 50,000 (~$85) - Business visa on arrival: single entry, requires a business invitation letter, fee ~XOF 75,000 (~$125)

Can Algeria citizens get a Senegal visa on arrival?

- Available at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) near Dakar - Present passport and yellow fever certificate at the immigration counter - Complete the arrival form and pay the fee in cash (XOF, EUR, or USD accepted) - Fingerprints and photo taken at the counter, stamp issued same day - Queue tip: carry exact change in small denominations to avoid delays

How much does a Senegal visa cost for Algeria citizens?

- Visa fee: ~XOF 50,000 (~$85) tourist, cash only - Business visa: ~XOF 75,000 (~$125) - Total cost: fee only, no separate service charge at the airport counter - Processing time: 15-30 minutes at the counter - No express option available

What should Algeria citizens know before traveling to Senegal?

- Consider applying for the e-Visa in advance at visasenegal.sn to skip the airport queue - Yellow fever certificate is strictly checked — entry can be denied on the spot without it - Carry a printed hotel booking confirmation, not just a digital copy - Extensions are handled at the Direction de la Police des Etrangers et des Titres de Voyage in Dakar

Senegal Visa for Algeria Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Algerian citizens receive a visa on arrival at Dakar's Blaise Diagne International Airport for about XOF 50,000 (~$85) cash, valid up to 90 days, but a mandatory yellow fever certificate is required for entry.

Guide last updated September 12, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry
Yellow fever vaccination certificate — mandatory, entry can be refused without it
Return or onward ticket
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)
Passport-size photo
Biometrics: fingerprints taken at the immigration counter on arrival
Travel health insurance: recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

Short-stay tourist visa on arrival: single entry, up to 90 days, fee ~XOF 50,000 (~$85)
Business visa on arrival: single entry, requires a business invitation letter, fee ~XOF 75,000 (~$125)

Visa on arrival

Available at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) near Dakar
Present passport and yellow fever certificate at the immigration counter
Complete the arrival form and pay the fee in cash (XOF, EUR, or USD accepted)
Fingerprints and photo taken at the counter, stamp issued same day
Queue tip: carry exact change in small denominations to avoid delays

Fees & processing time

Visa fee: ~XOF 50,000 (~$85) tourist, cash only
Business visa: ~XOF 75,000 (~$125)
Total cost: fee only, no separate service charge at the airport counter
Processing time: 15-30 minutes at the counter
No express option available

Tips for Algeria travelers

Consider applying for the e-Visa in advance at visasenegal.sn to skip the airport queue
Yellow fever certificate is strictly checked — entry can be denied on the spot without it
Carry a printed hotel booking confirmation, not just a digital copy
Extensions are handled at the Direction de la Police des Etrangers et des Titres de Voyage in Dakar

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.