How to get a Senegal visa from South Africa

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for South African passport holders travelling to Senegal.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Senegal.

Processing time5 – 7 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$60

Processing time5 – 7 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$60

Documents South African applicants need to provide.

Three original copies of correctly filled, signed and stamped visa application form.
Two recent copies of coloured passport-sized photographs which should be taken with a white background. The photograph should follow the specification for a visa application.
South African passport with a validity of 6 months after exit from the country. The passport should have two blank pages.
Bank statement from the last 6 months prior to the period of application showing steady and continuous flow of funds. This serves as proof that you can cater for yourself during your stay in the country.
Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Senegal.
Return and onward tickets with entry and exit dates.
Valid travel insurance.

Tourist visa allows travelers visit Senegal for sightseeing, recreation and relaxation.
With a tourist visa, you can visit friends and relatives.
Applicants cannot take up paid or unpaid employment in the country neither can you seek for public funds.
You cannot take up a course in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
If you are visiting friends and relatives in Senegal, a letter of invitation from your host should be presented.
Included in the letter should be the home address and a valid means of identification of your host.
For non-South Africans visiting the country, a copy of your South African stay permit should be provided.
Minors should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate.
All travelers are required to have a yellow fever and meningitis vaccination certificate.
Immunization against hepatitis A and B, tetanus, typhoid, cholera and malaria are recommended before traveling to Senegal.
You are required to abide by the rules and regulations of your visa.

Business visa allows business travelers attend meetings, sign and negotiate contracts with the company they are visiting in Senegal.
You can also attend trade fairs, conferences and business lectures.
Receiving payment for services rendered during your time in the country is prohibited.
A letter of invitation from the company you are meeting with in Senegal should be provided during the visa application process. The letter should contain the address of the company and the reason of your visit in the country.
If the company is taking up the financial aspect of your visit in the country, it should be clearly stated in the letter.
Certificate of business registration of the company is required.
If you have had previous business dealings with the company, a proof of this is required.
Letter from your current employer in South Africa stating that he/she is aware of your business leave. The duration of the leave should be mentioned in the letter.
Yellow fever and meningitis vaccination certificate is mandatory.
You are advised to be immunized against hepatitis A and B, polio, malaria, typhoid and cholera.
If you are traveling with a minor, a letter of consent from both parents is required.
Receipt of paid visa application fees is required.

Senegal embassy & visa application centers in South Africa.

Address57, Charles Street, Bailey’s Muckleneuk, Pretoria.

Phone+27 12 460 5263

Yes, many people in Senegal speak English.

Yes, Senegal is known to be a safe country.

The official currency in Senegal is the CFA franc.

Tourist should ensure they are vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, meningitis and polio.

Yes, there is risk of ongoing Zika virus transmission in Senegal.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Senegal visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.