Senegal
Canada
Canada visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Senegal
Canada has 1 mission in Senegal, with its embassy in Dakar.
Canadian citizens travelling to Senegal
CanadaSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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 Senegal to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in Canada
How long Senegalese citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Senegalese citizens apply
In Senegal, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Dakar, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
The United States requires Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Senegal
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Senegal, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Senegal?
The Canadian embassy in Senegal is in Dakar.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Senegal, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Senegalese citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Senegalese citizens need a visa for Canada 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.