Senegal visa for Eritrean citizens

Traveling from Eritrea to Senegal requires careful planning, starting with securing one of the two distinct tourist visa options available for Eritrean passport holders. Spanning approximately 6,000 kilometers across the African continent, your journey will take you from the historical richness of the Horn of Africa to the vibrant West African coast, a cultural shift highlighted by the three-hour time difference between Asmara and Dakar. Expect connecting flights, often through a major regional hub, and prepare for a linguistic transition where French and Wolof are widely spoken in Senegal, differing significantly from Eritrea's Tigrinya. Ensure you consult the specific requirements for your chosen visa type on this page to guarantee a smooth and enjoyable visit to this captivating West African nation.

Visa on arrival· 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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