Senegal
Italy
Italy visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Senegalese citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambdakar.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Senegal
- Embassy of Italy in Dakar
Rue Alpha Hachimou Tall, Dakar
Italy has 1 mission in Senegal, with its embassy in Dakar.
Italy: visa decisions in Senegal
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,022 | 5,521 | 1,500 | 21.4% | 47.3% |
| 2024 | 6,050 | 4,372 | 1,675 | 27.7% | 45.3% |
| 2025 | 6,246 | 4,482 | 1,764 | 28.2% | 38.9% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Senegal (Dakar) received 6,246 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4,482. 28.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 27.7%. Applications rose by 3% compared with 2024 (6,050).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 51.9% of the applications lodged in Senegal that year, from 25.7% at the consulates of Germany to 82.1% at those of Portugal. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 4th 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
Italian citizens travelling to Senegal
ItalySenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Senegal to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in Italy
How long Senegalese citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Dakar, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Senegalese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Senegal
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Senegal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Italy?
Senegalese citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Senegal?
The Italian embassy in Senegal is in Dakar.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Senegal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Senegalese citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Senegalese citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
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.