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Senegal Visa for United States Citizens 2026

Visa Free

US citizens do not need a visa to visit Senegal and may stay visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business.

Guide last updated October 2, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for the duration of the stay, 6 months validity recommended
  • No visa or online registration required for stays up to 90 days
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination is commonly required, especially if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever-risk country
  • Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested by immigration officers
  • Travel health insurance is recommended but not mandatory
  • No biometrics required for entry beyond standard arrival fingerprinting, which is not visa-related

Visa types

  • No visa required for tourism or business stays up to 90 days
  • Longer stays, work, or study require a residence permit (carte de sejour) applied for after arrival, or a long-stay visa from a Senegalese consulate beforehand
  • Business visitors attending meetings for under 90 days use the same visa-free entry as tourists

Entry conditions

  • Maximum 90-day stay per visit without a visa
  • Entry stamp is issued free at the airport or land border upon passport check
  • No formal extension of the 90-day period; longer stays require conversion to a residence permit through Senegalese immigration in Dakar
  • Employment is not permitted during the visa-free period

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee and no processing time for stays up to 90 days
  • A residence permit, if later required, costs roughly XOF 50,000-80,000 (about USD 80-130) and takes several weeks to process

Tips for United States travelers

  • Carry proof of yellow fever vaccination, the most commonly checked document on arrival
  • Keep a printed hotel reservation and return ticket, as immigration officers occasionally ask for these
  • French is the official language; a few key phrases or a translation app helps at the airport and with police checks
  • US dollars are not widely accepted outside tourist hotels; plan to exchange for CFA francs (XOF) on arrival

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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