Maldives
Senegal
Senegal visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Senegal requires Maldivian 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.
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.
Where Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Senegal
Senegal has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Senegal in Kuala Lumpur3,135 km
Lorong 3 1, Kuala Lumpur
- 3,458 km
- 3,669 km
The nearest Senegalese missions to Malé are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (3,135 km from Malé), Manama, Bahrain (3,458 km) and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (3,669 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by Senegal, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Senegalese citizens travelling to the Maldives
SenegalMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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.
For a trip from the Maldives 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Senegal
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Senegal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Senegal has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Senegal accredited to the Maldives from abroad; the official visa portal of Senegal names the right place.
Senegal’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
The Gambia admits Maldivian citizens visa-free. Mali requires Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Senegalese citizens travelling to the Maldives
Senegalese citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Senegal requires Maldivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Senegal in the Maldives?
No. Senegal has no embassy in the Maldives. The nearest Senegalese embassy is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3,135 km from Malé.
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 the Maldives?
Senegalese citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.