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United Kingdom to Senegal visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Senegal without a visa?

Up to 90 days (3 months). If you wish to stay longer, you must register with local authorities and obtain a Carte d'etranger residence card.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Senegal?

Only if you are arriving from or have transited through a country with yellow fever transmission risk. Infants under 9 months are exempt. Senegal itself is a yellow fever risk area, so a certificate may also be needed for onward travel.

Q: What documents do I need at the Senegalese border?

A valid UK passport (6+ months validity), evidence of return or onward travel, and proof of arranged accommodation. Officials may refuse entry without these.

Q: How valid must my passport be to enter Senegal?

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival and should have at least two blank pages.

Q: Is there a fee to enter Senegal as a tourist?

No. Visa-free entry for British citizens is free of charge. There is no application or arrival fee.

British passport holders do NOT need a visa for short tourist trips to Senegal. You can enter visa-free and stay for up to 90 days (3 months). As of 2026, holders of an ordinary United Kingdom passport can travel to Senegal for tourism without a visa for stays of up to 90 days (3 months). This is confirmed by GOV.UK foreign travel advice and the Embassy of Senegal in London, which classifies the UK as Category A (visa-exempt). No advance application, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival is required for British citizens. At the border you must show proof of onward or return travel and confirmed accommodation. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date and have at least two blank pages. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever transmission risk. If you intend to stay longer than 3 months you must register with local authorities to obtain a Carte d'etranger residence card. There is no fee for visa-free tourist entry.

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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.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (no visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (3 months)

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted within stay limits

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (GBP 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at the border

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival date

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport is eligible

Hold an ordinary British (UK) passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date, with at least two blank visa pages and no damage.

· Ordinary passport· 6 months validity

/02

Check yellow fever requirements

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if arriving from or transiting through a country with yellow fever transmission risk. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel if applicable.

· Yellow fever· 10 days before travel

/03

Book onward/return travel and accommodation

Senegalese border officials require evidence of return or onward travel and proof of arranged accommodation. Keep printed and digital copies.

· Return ticket· Accommodation proof

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Prepare supporting documents

Carry proof of sufficient funds for your stay and travel insurance. No visa application or fee is needed for stays up to 90 days.

· Proof of funds· Travel insurance

/05

Arrive and clear immigration

Present your passport and supporting documents at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (or land border). You will be granted visa-free entry for up to 90 days.

· Passport stamp· Up to 90 days

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If you plan to remain longer than 3 months, register with local authorities to obtain a Carte d'etranger, which you must carry as identification.

· Carte d'etranger· Over 90 days only

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

United Kingdom -> Senegal · Visa-free entry (no visa required)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredOrdinary UK passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least two blank passport pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of arranged accommodation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from/transiting a risk country)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredStay within the 90-day visa-free limit

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

Official sourcesGOV.UK - Senegal travel advice: Entry requirements Embassy of Senegal in London - Visa Nationals & Categories Visa List - Senegal visa for British citizens

Application link included: Embassy of Senegal in London - Visa Nationals & Categories

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeGBP 0No visa required for British citizens for stays up to 90 days

Visa-on-arrival feeGBP 0Not applicable - UK is visa-exempt (Category A)

Yellow fever vaccination (if required)approx. GBP 60-90Only if arriving from or transiting a yellow fever risk country; cost varies by UK clinic

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border

Immediate on arrival

No application or processing required; entry granted by immigration on arrival for up to 90 days.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and short visits

Holiday, sightseeing and leisure trips of up to 90 days require no visa.

High

/02

Business meetings and conferences

Short business visits within 90 days are generally covered by visa-free entry.

Medium

/03

Visiting friends and relatives

Family and social visits of up to 3 months need no visa.

Medium

/04

Transit and onward travel

Travelers passing through Dakar on connecting journeys benefit from visa-free entry.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

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

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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

United Kingdom to Senegal route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for UK ordinary passport holders (up to 90 days) against GOV.UK foreign travel advice and the Embassy of Senegal in London (Category A, visa-exempt).

/09 — The questions