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Senegal Visa for France Citizens 2026

Visa Free

French citizens can enter Senegal visa-free for stays of up to 90 days for tourism or business — only a valid passport is required at the border.

Guide last updated September 23, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry
  • No visa or online form required for stays up to 90 days
  • Proof of onward or return travel may be requested by airlines or immigration
  • No photo requirement since no visa application is filed
  • No biometrics beyond the standard passport scan at the airport
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination required if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission
  • Travel health insurance not mandatory but strongly recommended

Visa types

  • Not applicable for tourism or business stays up to 90 days — entry is visa-free for French passport holders
  • Stays beyond 90 days or for work or study require a Carte d'identité d'étranger (residence permit) applied for locally after arrival, or a long-stay visa from a Senegalese consulate in France before travel

Entry conditions

  • Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, family visits or business meetings
  • No paid work is permitted under visa-free entry
  • On arrival, present passport and, if applicable, the yellow fever certificate; keep the entry stamp for the full stay
  • Extensions beyond 90 days require applying at the Direction de la Police des Étrangers et des Titres de Voyage in Dakar before the initial period expires

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee since entry is visa-free
  • No service fee or online application needed
  • Total cost: none beyond standard airport and immigration fees
  • Processing time: immediate at the border
  • No express option applicable

Tips for France travelers

  • Carry printed or digital proof of onward travel, as some airlines check before boarding
  • Get the yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel if arriving via a country with yellow fever risk (mandatory under Senegalese entry rules)
  • Register with the French consulate in Dakar for extended stays for safety updates
  • File extension requests at least a week before the 90-day limit expires to avoid overstay penalties
  • Follow standard Sahel-region security guidance from the French Foreign Ministry

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.