Mauritania
Senegal
Senegal visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Senegal admits Mauritanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Senegalese citizens travelling to Mauritania
SenegalMauritania Visa-free, 90 days Mauritania 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 Mauritania 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 Mauritanian citizens can stay in Senegal
Mauritanian citizens may stay in Senegal for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Senegal.
Senegal’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
The Gambia and Mali admit Mauritanian citizens visa-free.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Mauritania
No visa is needed by Senegalese citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mauritania and Senegal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Senegal admits Mauritanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Senegal?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in Senegal for up to 90 days.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
No visa is needed by Senegalese citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian citizens can enter Senegal without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.