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Senegal Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian citizens can enter Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business, with no visa application required in advance.

Guide last updated September 30, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry
  • No advance visa application required for stays up to 90 days
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination, mandatory for entry into Senegal
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • No photo required for visa-free entry
  • No biometrics required at entry beyond standard immigration processing

Visa types

  • 90-day visa-free entry stamp - issued on arrival for tourism/business
  • Business visa - for longer business engagements or repeat visits, arranged through Senegalese consulates
  • Work permit - required for employment, sponsored by a local employer
  • Residency card (carte de séjour) - for stays beyond 90 days or relocation

Entry conditions

  • Canadians may stay up to 90 days without a visa
  • Employment is not permitted under visa-free entry
  • On arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport, present your passport, yellow fever certificate, and return ticket to immigration
  • Extensions or a residency card application must be made at the Direction de la Police des Étrangers et des Titres de Voyage in Dakar before the 90 days expire

Fees & processing time

  • No fee for the standard 90-day visa-free entry
  • Residency card fee, if extending long-term: approximately XOF 30,000-50,000 (about USD 50-85)
  • Total cost for a standard visit: USD 0
  • Processing time: immediate at the border; residency card processing takes 2-4 weeks

Tips for Canada travelers

  • The yellow fever vaccination certificate is checked rigorously at the airport - carry the physical International Certificate of Vaccination, not just a digital record
  • Book accommodation in advance, as immigration occasionally requests proof of where you'll be staying
  • French is the official language and primary language of immigration forms and signage - basic French phrases help
  • If your visit extends past 90 days, start the residency card process at least a few weeks before your visa-free period ends
  • Overstay penalties are enforced at departure, so track your 90-day window carefully, especially if you make side trips to neighboring countries and re-enter

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.