Cape Verde
Senegal
Senegal visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Senegalese citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Senegal
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Senegal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Senegal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 30 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Senegal (updated 15 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Senegal (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Senegal
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Senegal for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Senegal.
Senegal’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, the Gambia and Mali admit Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Senegalese citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Senegal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Cape Verdean citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Senegal?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Senegal for up to 90 days.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Senegalese citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter Senegal without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.