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Senegal
Senegal visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for Senegal at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
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 citizens travelling to Kenya
SenegalKenya Visa-free, 60 days Kenya 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.
Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in Senegal
Kenyan citizens may stay in Senegal for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Senegal.
How Kenyan citizens apply
Kenyan citizens receive the visa for Senegal at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Senegal’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
The Gambia admits Kenyan citizens visa-free.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Kenya
No visa is needed by Senegalese citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for Senegal at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Senegal?
Kenyan citizens can stay in Senegal for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
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 Kenya?
No visa is needed by Senegalese citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa on arrival in Senegal.
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.