Iran
Senegal
Senegal visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Senegal.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
For the tourist visa, Senegal’s official sources give a standard fee of €15.25. 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.
Senegalese missions in Iran
Senegal has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Iran
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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.
For a trip from Iran to Senegal, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Senegal
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Senegal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Senegalese embassy in Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for Senegal; fees, documents and processing times are published by Senegal.
Senegal’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
The Gambia and Mali require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Iran
Iran issues Senegalese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Senegal.
Where is the Senegalese embassy in Iran?
The Senegalese embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
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 Iran?
Iran issues Senegalese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Iranian citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.