Visa Requirements

All visitors must either hold a return or onward ticket, or pay a deposit to the airline approximately equal to the fare of a ticket from Senegal to their country of origin (refundable on request to the local Treasury before leaving Senegal) and all documents for next destination. Passports must be valid for at least three months on entry.

Visa and health requirements for various countries

• South African Nationals - No visas are required for holders of ordinary South African passports for Senegal for visits of up to 90 days. For visits longer than 90 days contact the South African Embassy in Dakar for assistance with the local authorities.

• American Nationals - must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.
• UK nationals - UK nationals must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three months if passport is endorsed British Citizen, otherwise a visa is required.
• Canadian Nationals - Canadians must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.
• Australian Nationals - Australians must have a valid passport. A visa is required.
• New Zealand Nationals - New Zealand nationals must have a valid passport. A visa is required.
• Irish nationals - Irish nationals must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.

Health requirements

A valid international health certificate proving vaccination against yellow fever and meningitis is required. Immunisation against hepatitis A and B, polio, tetanus and typhoid is recommended. Cholera and malaria is a risk. Bilharzia and rabies are present.

Embassy of Senegal in South Africa, Pretoria

Charles Manor
57 Charles Street
Bailey's Muckleneuk, 0181

P O Box 2948
Brooklyn Square, 0075

Tel: 012 460 5263
Fax: 012 346 5550