Senegal visa for Ivorian citizens

Good news for Ivorian citizens planning a trip to Senegal: it's a visa-free destination! This means you can enjoy stays of up to 90 days without needing a separate travel visa, making your visit remarkably straightforward. While most short-term tourists won't require one, two other specific visa types are available for those with particular travel needs. With both nations sharing the West African CFA franc and a direct flight often taking just under two hours from Abidjan to Dakar, the journey between these major West African hubs is remarkably convenient for Ivorian travelers.

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
TouristBiometric Visa (Short Stay, 1–90 Days)
90d$55valid 3mo
Apply
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

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