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Japan visa for Senegalese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Senegalese citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sn.emb-japan.go.jp

Which Japan visa?

Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
Processing time
About one week for a complete visa application

Apply on Visit Japan Web (Digital Agency)

All visa types for Japan

Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.

Japanese missions in Senegal

Japan has 1 mission in Senegal, with its embassy in Dakar.

Japanese citizens travelling to Senegal

JapanSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Japan

Travel advice for Japan

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Senegalese citizens can stay in Japan

How long Senegalese citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Dakar, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.

Japanese citizens travelling to Senegal

Japanese citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Japan?

Senegalese citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Where is the Japanese embassy in Senegal?

The Japanese embassy in Senegal is in Dakar.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Senegal?

Japanese citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Senegalese citizens enter Japan visa-free?

No; Senegalese citizens need a visa for Japan 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.