Tourist visas are typically single-entry and allow a stay of up to 30 days, extendable in some cases.

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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit SN?

Q: Is there a Senegal e-visa for Chinese travelers?

Yes. Under the policy effective 30 July 2025, Chinese nationals apply and pay for an e-visa online before travel.

Q: How much does the Senegal e-visa cost?

Roughly €50 for the visa plus a service/biometric charge (around XOF 11,000). Confirm current amounts on the official portal.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes, Senegal is a yellow fever risk country and proof of vaccination is generally required for entry.

Q: Is visa on arrival still possible?

A biometric visa on arrival at Dakar airport exists as a fallback, but applying for the e-visa online in advance is recommended to avoid delays.

Yes, you need a visa. Apply for Senegal's e-visa online before you travel. Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Senegal for tourism. Senegal adopted a reciprocity-based mandatory e-visa policy on 30 July 2025: nationals of countries outside Africa (and African states that require visas of Senegalese citizens) must obtain and pay for a visa in advance. China is explicitly among the affected countries because China requires visas of Senegalese nationals. The visa is applied for online via Senegal's official e-visa channel, with biometric data captured at a Senegalese diplomatic mission or on arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. Tourist visas are typically single-entry, allowing a stay of up to 30 days (extendable in some cases up to 90). Only Chinese diplomatic, official/service and public-affairs passport holders are visa-exempt; ordinary passport holders are not. Passport must be valid at least 6 months. Because the rollout of the online portal has been phased, confirm the current procedure with the Senegalese Embassy in Beijing before booking.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

e-visa (single-entry tourist), with biometric capture

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (extendable, some categories up to 90)

per entry

Entries

Single (multiple-entry available for some categories)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. €50 plus service/biometric fees (XOF/EUR)

consular fee only

Processing time

About 3-5 business days online (allow more for biometrics)

standard track

Validity

Typically 90 days from issuance to enter

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need an e-visa

Ordinary Chinese passport holders are not visa-exempt. Under Senegal's reciprocity policy (effective 30 July 2025), Chinese nationals must obtain a paid visa before travel.

· ordinary passport· reciprocity rule

/02

Start the online application

Apply through Senegal's official e-visa channel (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs / visasenegal.sn gateway). Avoid unofficial paid intermediaries.

· official portal only

/03

Prepare and upload documents

Provide passport bio-page scan, photo, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof and proof of funds. Complete payment online.

· 6+ months validity

/04

Complete biometric enrolment

Provide fingerprints and digital photo at a Senegalese diplomatic mission, or at Dakar airport on arrival if pre-enrolment is unavailable.

· biometric step

/05

Receive and print the e-visa

Once approved, save and print the e-visa confirmation. Carry it with your passport for the flight and at immigration.

· print copy

/06

Enter Senegal

Present the e-visa, passport and supporting documents at Blaise Diagne International Airport immigration. Entry is at the officer's discretion.

· entry at officer discretion

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

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Chinese ordinary passport

Valid at least 6 months from arrival, with blank pages

Approved e-visa printout

Obtained online before travel

Recent passport photo

White background, standard biometric size

Return or onward ticket

Confirmed booking

Proof of accommodation

Hotel booking or host invitation in Senegal

Proof of sufficient funds

Bank statement or equivalent

Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Required; Senegal is a yellow fever risk country

Travel medical insurance

Strongly recommended for the trip

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

E-visa feeApprox. €50Payable online in advance (reciprocity policy)

Service / biometric feeApprox. XOF 11,000 (~€17)Processing/service charge in addition to visa fee

Visa extension (if needed)VariesAt Senegalese immigration offices

Overstay penaltiesFines applyAvoid overstaying the permitted period

Total estimate€50 — €70incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online e-visa (pre-arrival)

About 3-5 business days

Apply via the official portal before departure; recommended to avoid airport delays.

Biometric visa on arrival (fallback)

At the airport (queues possible)

For travelers unable to pre-enrol; biometric capture done at Dakar airport.

Embassy application

Several business days

Apply at the Senegalese Embassy in Beijing if preferred or required.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Reciprocity policy with China

Senegal applies visas to nationals of countries that require visas of Senegalese citizens; China does, so Chinese travelers must pay for a visa.

High

/02

Ordinary passports not exempt

Only Chinese diplomatic, official/service and public-affairs passport holders are visa-exempt, not ordinary tourists.

High

/03

Mandatory advance payment

Since 30 July 2025 non-African nationals must pay the visa fee online in advance.

Medium

/04

Biometric enrolment

Fingerprints and a digital photo are captured, either at a mission or at Dakar airport.

Medium

/05

Yellow fever entry health rule

Senegal is a yellow fever risk area; proof of vaccination is commonly required.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

China to Senegal route verified

Confirmed ordinary Chinese passport holders require a visa; Senegal's reciprocity-based mandatory e-visa (adopted 30 July 2025) explicitly covers China. Verdict set to evisa with single-entry, up to 30-day tourist stay and ~€50 fee plus service charge; verified against Wikipedia visa policy, Travel And Tour World, Dakar airport and APAnews.

/09 — The questions