Nigeria
Senegal
Senegal visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Senegal, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Senegalese citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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 Nigeria 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Senegal
Nigerian citizens may stay in Senegal for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Senegal.
Senegal’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, the Gambia and Mali admit Nigerian citizens visa-free.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Nigeria
Senegalese citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Senegal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Senegal, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Senegal?
Nigerian citizens can stay in Senegal for up to 90 days.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Senegalese citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
Yes, Nigerian citizens can enter Senegal without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.