→ Senegal visa for Canadian citizens
Canadian passport holders can anticipate a straightforward journey to Senegal, enjoying visa-free entry for stays of up to 90 days. Despite the considerable distance, travelers commonly connect through European hubs like Paris or Brussels, a practical reflection of the shared historical linguistic ties between West Africa and the Francophone world. Upon arrival, while French is an official language, visitors will find immersing themselves in basic Wolof phrases a particularly rewarding cultural experience in Senegal. For those planning a longer visit or requiring a different travel purpose, two distinct tourist visa types are also readily available.
Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Health insurance
- Not required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Not required
- Biometrics
- Required
Visa options
TouristEntry Visa (Transit or Stay Not Exceeding Three Months)
90dvalid 3mo
Tourist90‑Day Multiple‑Entry Visa (Frequent Travelers)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
OtherLong‑Stay Visa (Multiple Entry, More Than 90 Days)
multiple-entry
TouristVisa on Arrival (Category B – Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport Only)
30dvalid 1mo
TouristCategory C Visa (Prior Visa Required Before Travel)
90dvalid 3mo
OtherLong‑Stay Visa for U.S. Citizens (Over 90 Days)
TouristVisa Exemption (Short Stay up to 90 Days)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 3mo
OtherVisa Exemption for Laissez‑Passer Holders (UN and ECOWAS)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 3mo