→ Senegal visa for Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens traveling to Senegal enjoy straightforward, visa-free entry for tourist stays up to 90 days, making spontaneous trips to West Africa more accessible. For those planning extended visits or other specific travel purposes, two different visa options are available beyond the visa-free allowance. Direct flights from Zurich to Dakar, typically around six hours, offer a convenient gateway to the vibrant Senegalese culture, where the local West African CFA Franc is pegged to the Euro, simplifying currency exchange for many Swiss visitors. Remember to adjust your watches by two hours upon arrival, as Senegal operates on GMT, offering a true change of pace from Central European Time.
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