Senegal
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Germany visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Senegalese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dakar.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Senegal
Germany has 1 mission in Senegal, with its embassy in Dakar.
Germany: visa decisions in Senegal
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,887 | 1,747 | 1,129 | 39.2% | 30.1% |
| 2024 | 2,536 | 1,455 | 1,073 | 42.4% | 41.8% |
| 2025 | 1,596 | 1,182 | 410 | 25.7% | 58.9% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Senegal (Dakar) received 1,596 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,182. 25.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 42.4%: the rate fell by 16.7 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 37% compared with 2024 (2,536).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 51.9% of the applications lodged in Senegal that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in Senegal.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Senegal, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Senegal
GermanySenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Senegalese citizens planning a trip to Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in Germany
How long Senegalese citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Dakar, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Senegalese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Senegal
Senegal admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Senegalese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in Senegal?
The German embassy in Senegal is in Dakar.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Senegal admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Senegalese citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Senegalese citizens need a visa for Germany 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.