Eritrea
Senegal
Senegal visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Senegal requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Senegal visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Senegal visa?
Visa-free entry and short-stay entry visa (less than three months)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Less than three months for visa-exempt visitors; for visa holders, the length of stay and number of entries are set by the mission on the visa sticker.
- Fee
- €15.25
- Processing time
- Not published; consulates say processing times vary and advise checking them before buying a ticket. Category C nationals wait for Interior Ministry clearance.
Senegal’s tourist visa costs €15.25 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Senegal states it: Not published; consulates say processing times vary and advise checking them before buying a ticket. Category C nationals wait for Interior Ministry clearance. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Less than three months for visa-exempt visitors; for visa holders, the length of stay and number of entries are set by the mission on the visa sticker.
Where Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Senegal
Senegal has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,313 km
- 1,709 km
- 1,817 km
The nearest Senegalese missions to Asmara are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,313 km from Asmara), Manama, Bahrain (1,709 km) and Cairo, Egypt (1,817 km). Senegal sets which of its missions takes applications from Eritrea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Eritrea
SenegalEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Senegal
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.
Before travelling from Eritrea to Senegal, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Senegal
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Senegal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
Senegal has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea. Eritrean citizens apply through a mission of Senegal accredited to Eritrea from abroad; the official visa portal of Senegal names the right place.
Senegal’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
The Gambia admits Eritrean citizens visa-free. Mali requires Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Senegal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Senegal requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Senegal in Eritrea?
No. Senegal has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Senegalese embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1,313 km from Asmara.
How much does the Senegal tourist visa cost?
Senegal’s official sources give a standard fee of €15.25 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Not published; consulates say processing times vary and advise checking them before buying a ticket. Category C nationals wait for Interior Ministry clearance.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for Senegal obtained in advance.
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.