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Senegal visa for Saudi citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Senegal requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

All visa types for Senegal

Senegal’s tourist visa costs €15.25 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 Saudi Arabia

Senegal has 1 mission in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh.

Senegalese citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

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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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Senegal

How long Saudi citizens may stay in Senegal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Saudi citizens apply

In Saudi Arabia, applications go to the Senegalese embassy in Riyadh, or to a visa centre acting for Senegal; fees, documents and processing times are published by Senegal.

Senegal’s neighbours for Saudi citizens

The Gambia and Mali require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Senegalese citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

Senegalese citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Senegal?

Senegal requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Senegalese embassy in Saudi Arabia?

The Senegalese embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh.

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 Saudi Arabia?

Senegalese citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Saudi citizens enter Senegal visa-free?

No; Saudi 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.