Senegal
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Senegalese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at paysbasmondial.nl
Which Netherlands 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 within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in Senegal
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Dakar
Rue Jacques Bugnicourt 37, Dakar
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Senegal, with its embassy in Dakar.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Senegal
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,090 | 859 | 4,086 | 82.6% | 10.6% |
| 2024 | 5,525 | 912 | 4,478 | 83.1% | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 5,569 | 1,064 | 4,420 | 80.5% | 11.7% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Senegal (Dakar) received 5,569 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,064. The refusal rate was 80.5%. The refusal rate fell by 2.5 points from 83.1% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (5,525 in 2024).
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. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 5th 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
Dutch citizens travelling to Senegal
NetherlandsSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
Senegalese citizens planning a trip to the Netherlands can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Senegalese citizens may stay in the Netherlands 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 Dutch embassy in Dakar, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Senegalese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Germany and Belgium require Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Senegal
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Senegal, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Senegalese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Senegal?
The Dutch embassy in Senegal is in Dakar.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Senegal?
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Senegal, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Senegalese citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Senegalese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.