Senegal visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Senegalese Visa is not required for Gaboneses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Gabonese intending to visit Senegal must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Senegal consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Senegal the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within a one-year period.
  • Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • Gabonese intending to visit Senegal are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Senegal?

From relatively low levels of crime and disease to a population renowned for being generous hosts, Senegal tends to be a safe hassle free travel destination. A stable democracy with a friendly and welcoming population, traveling to and through Senegal is safer than most other countries in the region.

Is Senegal a poor country??
Despite significant economic growth and decades of political stability, Senegal still faces serious development challenges. More than one third of the population lives below the poverty line, and 75 percent of families suffer from chronic poverty.

What is Senegal most famous for??
Bustling, colorful Senegal is one of West Africa's most popular destinations, and also one of the region's safest. The capital, Dakar, is a vibrant city famous for its lively markets and rich musical culture.

What do you call someone from Senegal??

The protocol Senegal belong to a number of ethnic groups Wolof, Fula, Serer, Jola, Malinké, and Soninke and coexist peacefully across the country. However, if we take the country as a whole, a person from Senegal is called Senegalese 

What language do Senegal speak??

In terms of usage, Wolof is the lingua franca and the most widely spoken language in Senegal, as a first or second language (80%). Mande languages spoken include Soninke, and mandika . Jola (Diola) is a main language in the Casamance region. The Guinea creole dialect, based on Portuguese is also spoken in that region.