Republic of Senegal visas
Senegal publishes short-stay entry rules through Foreign Affairs and the national tourism agency, and publishes the foreigner identity-card procedure through Interior. The route set is conservative: it covers visa-free and visa-required entry, the carte d'identite d'etranger, worker declaration plus employment-linked identity-card evidence, student identity-card evidence, and renewal or duplicate handling, while flagging that the reviewed public source set does not expose a standalone foreign-work-permit checklist.
6 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Ministry of Interior and Public Security ↗ · Ministry of Interior and Public Security, Senegal
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad (MAESE) — Official Foreign Affairs entry-visa and visa-exemption guidance for Senegal.
- Division des Polices des Etrangers (DPETV) — Interior service named for filing Senegal foreigner identity-card applications.
- Ministry of Labour (MTDSRI) — Official labour-ministry worker declaration guidance for employers filing with the competent labour inspectorate.
- Agence Senegalaise de Promotion Touristique (ASPT) — National tourism agency page repeating practical visitor visa and passport rules for Senegal.
Visa routes (6)
Short-Stay Visa-Free Entry
Visa-free short-stay entry rule for listed nationalities visiting Senegal for less than three months with a passport or laissez-passer valid for at least six months.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Entry Visa for Required Nationals
Entry-visa requirement for travellers whose nationality is not on Senegal Foreign Affairs short-stay exemption list, including refugee travel document holders.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Foreigner Identity Card
Interior procedure for Senegal's carte d'identite d'etranger, the core public residence/identity document route for foreign nationals.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Worker Foreigner Card and Labour Declaration
Employment-linked route combining Interior's foreigner identity-card checklist, which asks for a work contract, with the labour ministry worker-declaration procedure.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 2026
Student Foreigner Identity Card
Student-facing use of Senegal's foreigner identity-card procedure, supported by current school or university enrolment and funding/support confirmation.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Foreigner Identity Card Renewal or Duplicate
Maintenance path for Senegal foreigner identity-card renewals or duplicates, using the Interior workflow that distinguishes first requests from renewal or duplicate card production.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Senegal have?+
We cover 6 Republic of Senegal visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, general residence, sponsored work, and study. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Senegal visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 6 Republic of Senegal routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 1 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Senegal visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Republic of Senegal routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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