Senegal visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Senegalese Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singaporeans can visit Senegal for up to 90 days without a visa. 
  • Visitors' passport valid for the duration of stay upon arrival should be provided.
  • Singapore citizen passport must have at least 2 pages left for visa stamps.
  • Travelers must possess an onward/return ticket.
  • A certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination upon arrival is also required.
  • Pet are allowed to enter provided that they are accompanied by a veterinary health certificate which is issued less than 48 hours before departure and a certificate of vaccination against rabies. 
  • No payment of airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • There are no limitations of funds taken in and out of the country.
  • Visitors should provide evidence of sufficient funds, which could be in the form of a recent bank statement, relative to their intended length of stay.
  • Visitors are advised to confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa before traveling to Senegal.
  • The country power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E and K, and the standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The estimated flight time from Singapore to Dakar is 25 hours 10 minutes.
  • Senegal is on the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) therefore, Singapore is 8 hours ahead of Senegal
  • The official language in Senegal French while Wolof is considered as its lingua Franca because it is widely spoken by a majority of its population.
  • Islam is the primary religion in the country with a Christian community that is made up of 4.1% of the population while a few people take up animist beliefs especially in the southeastern region of Senegal.
  • In Senegal, Fish is very important because the country borders the Atlantic oceans.
  • Chicken, lamb, peas, eggs, and beef are also used in Senegalese cooking, but not pork, due to the nation's largely Muslim population.
  • The country's most popular sport is wrestling and it has become a national obsession.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Senegal safe to travel?
Senegal is a safe place to visit, however tourists are advised to take extra caution. 
What is Senegal capital city?
 Dakar, is a vibrant city famous for its lively markets and rich musical culture is the capital city of Senegal. 


What is Senegal' climate like?
The rainy season in Senegal is from May to November  while the dry season is between December to April  dominated by hot, dry, harmattan wind


What is the primary religion practiced in Senegal?
Islam is the primary religion practiced by  a  large majority (94%) of the Senegalese . Christianity (principally Catholics) is practiced  by 4% of the population.