Senegal visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Senegalese Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Kenya citizens can get a visa upon their arrival at most border posts and airports in Senegal.
- This visa allows the visitor to stay in Senegal for a duration of 90 days.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Senegal. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Tourists who wish to stay beyond the 90-day validity should apply for an extension at the immigration department in Senegal.
- Travellers under the age of 18 must show a copy of their birth certificate and travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Travellers to Senegal must provide proof of confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Senegal. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Senegal.
- Tourists are also required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
- Visitors are required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Prospective visitors can get to Senegal from international airports in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, KLM, Ethiopian Airways and RwandAir are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Senegal.
- The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Dakar, Senegal is 9 hours, 50 minutes, 17 hours from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 13 hours, 55 minutes.
- West African CFA franc is the official currency used in Senegal. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- Senegal is a multilingual country, with about 36 languages being spoken in the country. The official language of Senegal is French. However, Wolof is the most widely spoken language in the country.
- About 94% of the Senegalese population are Muslims, mainly Sunni Muslims. Christians and other indigenous faith are the minority religion in the country.
- Bassi-salté, sombi, maafe and chere are some delicacies tourists can try while in Senegal.
- Tourists travelling to Senegal are advised to budget about $45 for daily expenses.
- Senegal has a Tropical climate, with a hot and humid rainy season from May to November, and a dry season December to April dominated by hot, dry, harmattan wind.
- Visitors can move around in Senegal with minibuses, taxis, boats, trains and buses.
- The Time zone in Senegal is Greenwich Mean Time(GMT), which puts Kenya 3 hours ahead in time.
- The power and socket plug used in Senegal are of Type C, D, E and K. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Tourists are advised to be cautious as they go about their tourist-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Senegal safe for tourist visiting?
Senegal is known for being one of the safest countries in West Africa, with low crimes and friendly locals. Notwithstanding, tourists are advised to be cautious.
How long should my passport be valid for before travelling to Senegal?
Tourists are advised to have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of exit from Senegal.
Can you drink alcohol in Senegal?
Senegal doesn't have drinking restrictions or purchasing age limit for alcoholic beverages. However, because it's predominantly a Muslim nation that respects Islamic law, people in general, are expected not to drink. So finding places that sell alcoholic beverages may be difficult.
What should I wear in Senegal?
Women should have clothes or scarf to keep the shoulders covered and skirts preferably past the knee. Men should also avoid sleeveless tops. Knee-length shorts are fine, but you'll get more respect if you wear pants.