Senegal
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Senegalese citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dakar.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerian citizens travelling to Senegal
NigeriaSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in Nigeria
No maximum stay in Nigeria is given in the data for Senegalese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Chad, Niger and Benin admit Senegalese citizens visa-free.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Senegal
Senegal admits Nigerian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Senegal and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Senegalese citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Senegal admits Nigerian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Senegalese citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, Senegalese citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
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.