Senegal visa for Cape Verdean citizens

Cape Verdean citizens can enjoy delightfully straightforward travel to Senegal, benefiting from visa-free access for stays up to 90 days. While two specific visa types remain available for longer or specialized visits, this generous allowance makes exploring Senegal's vibrant culture, from Dakar's bustling markets to the poignant Île de Gorée, easily accessible. The practicalities are equally simple, with direct flights frequently connecting Praia and Sal to Senegal's capital, Dakar, a crucial route that underscores the deep historical and cultural ties between these close West African neighbours.

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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